Question

molly and omar are decorating same - size bookmarks. molly covers \\(\frac{2}{3}\\) of her bookmark with glitter. omar covers \\(\frac{1}{3}\\) of his bookmark with glitter. whose bookmark is covered with more glitter?

Explanation:

Step1: Recall fraction comparison rule

When comparing fractions with the same denominator, the fraction with the larger numerator is larger. Here, both fractions \(\frac{2}{3}\) and \(\frac{1}{3}\) have a denominator of 3.

Step2: Compare numerators

The numerator of \(\frac{2}{3}\) is 2, and the numerator of \(\frac{1}{3}\) is 1. Since \(2 > 1\), we have \(\frac{2}{3}>\frac{1}{3}\).

Answer:

Molly's bookmark is covered with more glitter because \(\frac{2}{3}>\frac{1}{3}\) (when comparing fractions with the same denominator, the one with the larger numerator is larger).