What is the definition of a prime number? What is the definition of a composite number?
A prime number is a whole number greater than one with only two factors- one and itself.
A composite number is a whole number greater than one that has factors in addition to one and itself.
Peter says that 3/4 of a pizza is always the same as 6/8 of a pizza. Nadia says that while they are equivalent fractions, 3/4 and 6/8 of a pizza could represent different amounts. Who is correct?
Nadia is correct. 3/4 of one object can be different from 6/8 of another object that is a different size.