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Explain why 3/4 and 9/12 are equivalent?

User Ronalda
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Answer:

3/4=9/12

Explanation:

multiply the numerator and denominator by 3 to get:

3 3 9

--- X --- = ----

4 3 12

User Noman Ur Rehman
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They’re equivalent because 3 • 3 is 9 and whatever you do to the top, you do to the bottom, therefore 4 • 3 is 12. That would equal 9/12.
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