Question

Find the equivalent fraction of $\frac{36}{48}$ with numerator $9$.

• A. $\frac{36}{9}$
• B. $\frac{9}{12}$
• C. $\frac{9}{48}$
• D. $9$

Answer 1

The correct option is B $\frac{9}{12}$

The equivalent fraction of $\frac{36}{48}$ with numerator $9$ can be written as $\frac{9}{x}.$

$\Rightarrow \frac{36}{48}=\frac{9}{x}$

$\Rightarrow 36x=9\times 48$

$\Rightarrow x=\frac{9\times 48}{36}$

$\Rightarrow x=\frac{48}{4}$

$\Rightarrow x=12$

Therefore the equivalent fraction of $\frac{36}{48}$ with numerator $9$ is $\frac{9}{12}.$