Question

Convert the following fraction with a denominator 24

$\frac{5}{8}$

• A. $\frac{3}{24}$
• B. $\frac{5}{24}$
• C. $\frac{15}{24}$
• D. $\frac{8}{24}$

Answer 1

The correct option is C

$\frac{15}{24}$

We know that 8 $\times$ 3 = 24

Hence Multiplying both numerator and denominator by 3 , we get

$\frac{5\times 3}{8\times 3}$ = $\frac{15}{24}$