Question

Express $\frac{5}{8}$ as a rational number with numerator $15$.

• A. $\frac{15}{8}$
• B. $\frac{15}{24}$
• C. $\frac{15}{18}$
• D. $\frac{15}{2}$

Answer 1

The correct option is B $\frac{15}{24}$

In this question we will use the concept of equivalent fractions

let the denominator be 'x' and we know that the numerator is $15$

$\frac{5}{8}=\frac{15}{x}$

$x=15\times \frac{8}{5}$

$x=24$