Question

Find an equivalent fraction of $\frac{36}{48}$ having denominator $16$.

Answer 1

Let's find an equivalent fraction of $\frac{36}{48}$ having denominator $16$:

It is given that the fractions are equivalent. We know that an equivalent fraction of another fraction can be found by multiplying or dividing the numerator and denominator of the given fraction by the same non-zero number. If the equivalent fraction with a lower numerator/denominator is to be found, we divide the given fraction by a non-zero number.

Here, we have $\frac{36}{48}=\frac{?}{16}$.

$48÷16=3$

That means, $\frac{36÷3}{48÷3}=\frac{12}{16}$.

Hence, the required equivalent fraction of $\frac{36}{48}$is $\frac{12}{16}$.