Question

What are 2 different equivalent fractions for LaTeX: \frac{2}{6}2 6 ? *In your answer, use a "/" as a fraction bar symbol. For example, LaTeX: \frac{2}{6}2 6 can be typed as 2/6

Answer 1

4/12 and 6/18

Explanation:

Given the fraction 2/6

We are to write 2 different equivalent fractions that are the same as 2/6

To do this, we will multiply the numerator and denominator of the fraction by same constant. Multiply the numerator and denominator by 2 will give;

2/6 * 2/2

= (2*2)/(6*2)

= 4/12

Also multiplying by a value of 3

= 2/6 * 3/3

= (2*3)/(6*3)

= 6/18

Hence the 2 different equivalent fractions are 4/12 and 6/18