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  • 07-10-2016
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find 3 fractions that are equivalent to 3/8. explain your method

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Zepdrix
Zepdrix Zepdrix
  • 07-10-2016
Hey Aarya!

If we `scale` both the numerator and denominator by the same value, then we can create other equivalent fractions. By scale I mean: Multiply both the top and bottom of the fraction by the same value.

So here is one we can try.
Let's multiply numerator and denominator by 3.
[tex]\rm \frac38\cdot\frac33=\frac9{24}[/tex]
Yay we did it! We found another fraction which is equivalent to 3/8.
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