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Tell whether the fractions are equivalent 1/2 2/5

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no the fractions are not equivalent
User Theburningmonk
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Answer:

These fractions are not equivalent.

Explanation:

To tell whether the fractions are equivalent, get a common denominator.

The common denominator is 10

1/2 *5/5 = 5/10

2/5 *2/2 = 4/10

5/10 ≠4/10

These fractions are not equivalent.

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