Question

What is the equivalent fraction of $\frac{18}{16}$?

• A. $\frac{15}{12}$
• B. $\frac{12}{8}$
• C. $\frac{9}{8}$
• D. $\frac{16}{18}$

Answer 1

The correct option is C $\frac{9}{8}$

Here, we find '2' as the common factor in both the numerator and the denominator of $\frac{18}{16}$.
We divide both the numerator and denominator by 2.

$\frac{\frac{18}{2}}{\frac{16}{2}}$ = $\frac{9}{8}$

So, equivalent fraction of $\frac{18}{16}$ = $\frac{9}{8}$