Question

Which phrase should be inserted on the line to make a true statement

Answer 1

They’re equal. 8 is 2/3 of 12.

Answer 2

`(8)/(12)` equal to
`(8)/(12)`

Explanation:

`(2)/(3)` -------------------------
`(8)/(12)`

Lets compare both the fractions

To compare both the fractions the denominators should be same

Lets make the denominators same

WE try to get 12 in the denominator of first fraction, so we multiply top and bottom by 4

`(2*4)/(3*4)=(8)/(12)`

`(8)/(12)` -------------------------
`(8)/(12)`

Both fractions are equal

So
`(8)/(12)` equal to
`(8)/(12)`