Question

In the given passage, to find a fraction equivalent to 1/4 that has a denominator of 8, what should you do?

A) Multiply the numerator and denominator by 2
B) Multiply the numerator and denominator by 3
C) Divide the numerator and denominator by 2
D) Divide the numerator and denominator by 3

Answer 1

To find a fraction equivalent to 1/4 that has a denominator of 8, you need to multiply the numerator and denominator by 2.

Step-by-step explanation:

To find a fraction equivalent to 1/4 that has a denominator of 8, you need to multiply the numerator and denominator by the same number. In this case, multiplying 1/4 by 2 will give you a fraction equivalent to 1/4 with a denominator of 8. The correct answer is A) Multiply the numerator and denominator by 2.