The fraction of area model A is 4/12. The fraction of area model B is 3/9. Compare the two fractions and write an equation or inequality to show how the two fractions are related. Use <,>, or =.
To compare the two fractions, we can simplify both fractions by dividing the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor.
For fraction A:
4/12 = 4 ÷ 4 / 12 ÷ 4 = 1/3
For fraction B:
3/9 = 3 ÷ 3 / 9 ÷ 3 = 1/3
Now, we can see that both fractions are equal. Therefore, the equation to show how the two fractions are related is:
1/3 = 1/3
This means that the fractions of area model A and area model B are equal.