Question

Explain why the fractions are equivalent. Use models to help you e

3/12 1/4.

Answer 1

Explanation:

You can simplify the first fraction:

`(3)/(12)=(3:3)/(12:3)=(1)/(4)`

Therefore given fractions are equivalent.

Answer 2

Because
`3/3/12/3=1/4`.

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