Question

Find the equivalent fraction of $\frac{36}{48}$ with
(i) numerator 9
(ii) denominator 4

Answer 1

(i) Let $\frac{36}{48}=\frac{9}{\boxed{}}$
Clearly, 9 = 36 $÷$ 4
So, we divide the denominator by 4.
∴ ​$\frac{36}{48}=\frac{36÷4}{48÷4}=\frac{9}{12}$
Hence, the required fraction is $\frac{9}{12}$.
(ii) ​Let $\frac{36}{48}=\frac{\boxed{}}{4}$
Clearly, 4 = 48 $÷$ 12
So, we divide the numerator by 12.
∴ ​$\frac{36}{48}=\frac{36÷12}{48÷12}=\frac{3}{4}$
Hence, the required fraction is $\frac{3}{4}$.