Question

Tell whether the fractions are equivalent

Answer 1

Step 1:

Equivalent fractions are fraction that are equal in ratio.

1/3 is equivalent to 4/12

4/12 can be simplify to 1/3 because 4 is a highest common factor of 4 and 12

When you divide by numerator ( 4) and denominator (12) by 4, the fraction result to 1/3.

Hence, 1/3 is equivalent to 4/12.

Final answer

`(1)/(3)\text{ = }(4)/(12)`