Question:
Which fraction is equivalent to [tex]\frac{2}{6}[/tex]?
- [tex]\frac{3}{7}[/tex] because [tex]\frac{2}{6}= \frac{2 + 1}{6 + 1}[/tex]
- [tex]\frac{3}{9}[/tex] because [tex]\frac{2}{6}= \frac{1}{3}[/tex] and [tex]\frac{1}{3} = \frac{3}{9}[/tex]
- [tex]\frac{3}{12}[/tex] because [tex]\frac{2}{6}= \frac{1}{3}[/tex] and [tex]\frac{1}{3} = \frac{3}{9}[/tex]
- [tex]\frac{3}{8}[/tex] because [tex]\frac{2}{6}= \frac{1}{2} = \frac{2+1}{6+2} = \frac{3}{8}[/tex]
Answer:
- [tex]\frac{3}{9}[/tex] because [tex]\frac{2}{6}= \frac{1}{3}[/tex] and [tex]\frac{1}{3} = \frac{3}{9}[/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
Two fractions are said to be equal if and only if they give the same value when simplified.
The equivalent of [tex]\frac{2}{6}[/tex] is as explained in the selected option;
First, divide numerator and denominator by 2
[tex]\frac{2/2}{6/2}[/tex]
Then simplify
2/2 = 1 and 6/2 = 3; So;
[tex]\frac{2/2}{6/2} = \frac{1}{3}[/tex]
Multiply numerator and denominator by 3
[tex]\frac{1*3}{3*3} = \frac{3}{9}[/tex]
Hence, [tex]\frac{2}{6}[/tex] is equivalent to [tex]\frac{3}{9}[/tex]
