Each basket held 16 watermelons. Dan collected 1/2 of a basket. Kim collected 2/3 of a basket. Who collected more apples? Show how you know.


Okay. So let's break this down!


You have big HUMONGOUS baskets with 16 watermelons in each...

Those are quite sizable baskets, no?


Dan collected 1/2 of a basket, which would be 8 watermelons.

Are you with me so far?


Now, Kim collected 2/3 of a basket, which would be 10 and 2/3 watermelons.

A little complicated for 3rd grade math, but manageable.


Who collected mo...

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