Question

Which of the following shows a way to change 3/5 to an equivalent fraction? a) 6/ 10

b) 9/15
c) 12/20
d) 15/25

Answer 1

To change 3/5 to an equivalent fraction, we need to multiply both the numerator and the denominator by the same number. The equivalent fraction to 3/5 is 12/20.

Step-by-step explanation:

To change 3/5 to an equivalent fraction, we need to multiply both the numerator and the denominator by the same number. This will keep the value of the fraction the same, but in a different form. Let's go through the options:

• a) 6/10: To get this fraction, we multiplied both numerator and denominator by 2. This is not an equivalent fraction to 3/5.
• b) 9/15: To get this fraction, we multiplied both numerator and denominator by 3. This is not an equivalent fraction to 3/5.
• c) 12/20: To get this fraction, we multiplied both numerator and denominator by 4. This is an equivalent fraction to 3/5.
• d) 15/25: To get this fraction, we multiplied both numerator and denominator by 5. This is not an equivalent fraction to 3/5.

Therefore, the answer is c) 12/20.