Question

Find the missing number to equalize these fractions:

$\frac{3}{5}=\frac{?}{15}$

• A. $3$
• B. $6$
• C. $9$
• D. $12$

Answer 1

The correct option is C $9$

An equivalent fraction of a given fraction can be obtained by multiplying/dividing its numerator and denominator by the same number (other than zero).

$\frac{3}{5}$
Here, the denominator is 5. To convert it into 15, we have to multiply both the numerator and denominator by 3 to get the equivalent fraction.

$\therefore \frac{3}{5}=\frac{3\times 3}{5\times 3}$

$=\frac{9}{15}$
Given,
$\frac{3}{5}=\frac{?}{15}=\frac{9}{15}$

$?\to 9$
The missing number is 9