Question

Are start fraction 12 over 20 end fractionand Start Fraction 22 over 30 End Fraction equivalent fractions?

A. No
B. Yes, because both fractions are divisible by 2.
C. Yes, because the difference between the denominator and numerator in each fraction is 8.
D. Yes, because they can both be simplified.

Answer 1

`\bf \cfrac{12}{20}\qquad \qquad \cfrac{22}{30}\implies \stackrel{\textit{dividing by 4}}{\cfrac{3}{5}}\qquad \qquad \stackrel{\textit{dividing by 2}}{\cfrac{11}{15}}\implies \cfrac{3}{5}\\e \cfrac{11}{15}`

Answer 2

A) No

Explanation:

20 is 2/3rds of 30. 12 is not 2/3rds of 22.

You could also divide the numerator and denominator to see if you get the same results.

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