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What is the 2 equivalent fractions for 5/16?

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Answer:

There is an infinity number of equivalent fractions to 5/16

To find an equivalent fraction to 5/16, or to any other fraction, you just need to multiply (or divide, if the fraction is not yet reduced), both the numerator and the denominator of the given fraction by any non-zero natural number. For example:

By multiplying the original fraction by 2, we get:

5 × 2/16 × 2

= 10/32

15/48 is also equivalent to 5/16 because 5 x 3 = 15 / 16 x 3 = 48

Two Equivalent fractions to 5/16:

10/32, 15/48

Explanation:

User Dplesa
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Answer:

10/32 , 15/48

Explanation:

When you want to find equivalent fractions to a simplest form of a fraction you have to multiply the denominator and numerator by the same number .

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