Question

Jse a common denominator to find equivalent fractions for Enter the correct fractions in the boxes. Hint 3 2 3 7 8. 5

Answer 1

The first step in finding a common denominator is to find the Least Common Multiple of both denominators. The least common multiple of 3 and 8 is 24.

This means both denominators can now be replaced by 24.

`\begin{gathered} (2)/(3)\text{ now becomes } \\ \frac{(24\text{ / 3)x2}}{24} \\ =(8*2)/(24) \\ =(16)/(24) \\ (3)/(8)\text{ now becomes,} \\ \frac{(24\text{ / 8)x3}}{24} \\ =(3*3)/(24) \\ =(9)/(24) \end{gathered}`

The equivalent fraction for 2/3 is 16/24

The equivalent fraction for 3/8 is 9/24