Question

Convert the given pair of fractions into the like fractions: $\frac{3}{8}$ and $\frac{7}{9}$

• A. $\frac{27}{72}$ and $\frac{56}{72}$
• B. $\frac{24}{72}$ and $\frac{56}{72}$
• C. $\frac{27}{72}$ and $\frac{7}{9}$
• D. $\frac{3}{8}$ and $\frac{56}{72}$

Answer 1

The correct option is A $\frac{27}{72}$ and $\frac{56}{72}$

To get the same denominator, we multiply the first fraction with 9 and the second fraction with 8 respectively.

$\therefore \frac{3}{8}=\frac{3\times 9}{8\times 9}=\frac{27}{72}$

$\frac{7}{9}=\frac{7\times 8}{9\times 8}=\frac{56}{72}$

$\therefore$ Option A is the correct answer.