Multiply
3
8
by an equivalent fraction that equals
1
.
An equivalent fraction is equal to 1 such as
2
2
or
3
3
An equivalent fraction is the same as multiplying by
1
so the ratio does not change.
This fraction would be equal to
a
a
=
1
where a is an integer.
Hence an example would be that
2
2
⋅
3
8
=
6
16
Answer link
Apr 30, 2017
There are infinitely many greater equivalent fractions to
3
8
.
Explanation:
First of all, remember:
"Any of operation that occurs to the numerator must also apply to the denominator"
Using this knowledge, we can create any equivalent fraction!;
=
3
8
=
3
⋅
6
8
⋅
6
=
18
48
= etc.
All the best!