Question

When $\frac{1}{4}$is written with denominator as $12$, its numerator is

• A. $3$
• B. $8$
• C. $24$
• D. $12$

Answer 1

The correct option is A

$3$

The given fraction is $\frac{1}{4}$

To make denominator 12, will be multiplying the numerator and denominator of the given fraction by $3$.

$\Rightarrow \frac{1}{4}=\frac{1\times 3}{4\times 3}=\frac{3}{12}$

Therefore, $3$ is the numerator.