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Explain how to use equivalent fractions to compare the fractions three fourths and seven twelfths. essay btw

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Answer:

Explanation:

4/12

First off, this can be reduced since both the

numerator and denominator are divisible by 4

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

Any fraction equivalent to 1/3 will be equivalent to 4/12

... And, of course, 1/3 is equivalent to 4/12 ...

Any number or fraction does not change in value if

multiplied by 1. This means you can take your 1/3

or 4/12 and multiply it by any fraction equivalent to

1 and have an equivalent fraction..

Also note that any number divided by itself equals 1

so a/a = 1 for any given value a except a≠0

(1/3)(2/2) = 2/6

(1/3)(3/3) = 3/9

(1/3)(-2/-2) = -2/-6 = 2/6

(1/3)(4/4) = 4/12 as we know since this is the original fraction

(1/3)(5/5) = 5/15

....

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1/3, 2/6 , 3/9, 5/15, 6/18, 7/21, ....

There are infinite equivalent fractions to 4/12.

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