Question

Simplify 10/16 to the lowest terms and find an equivalent fraction that has a denominator of 32.

Answer 1

5/8; 20/32

Explanation:

10/16 = (5 · 2)/(8 · 2) = 5/8 lowest term

equivalent fraction 5/8 = ?/32 means 32÷ 8 = 4 × 5 =20

5/8 = 20/32

If using 10/16 = ?/32 means 32 ÷ 16 = 2 × 10 = 20

Again 10/16 = 20/32

Answer 2

5/8, 20/32

Explanation:

Divide 10/16 by 2 as that is the GCF (greatest common factor) = 5/8

To find an equivalent fraction with a denominator of 32 multiply 10/16 by 2 = 20/32