Question

The numerator and denominator of an equivalent fraction are _________ of the numerator and denominator of the given fraction.

• A. multiples or factors
• B. ratios
• C. percentages
• D. parts

Answer 1

The correct option is D parts

Example:

$\frac{1}{3}=\frac{1\times 2}{3\times 2}=\frac{2}{6}$

$\frac{2}{6}$ is an equivalent fraction of $\frac{1}{3}$. Here, the numerator, $2$, and the denominator, $6$, are the multiples of the given numerator and the denominator, i.e., $1$ and $3$, respectively.
Likewise,$\frac{1}{3}$ is also an equivalent fraction of $\frac{2}{6}$. However, the numerator, $1$, and the denominator, $3$, are the factors of the given numerator and the denominator, i.e., $2$ and $6,$ respectively.

Hence, the numerator and denominator of an equivalent fraction are multiples or factors of the numerator and denominator of the given fraction.