Question

Which fraction is equivalent to $\frac{5}{12}$?

• A. $\frac{20}{60}$
  
• B. $\frac{25}{72}$
  
• C. $\frac{55}{132}$
  
• D. $\frac{18}{36}$

Answer 1

The correct option is C

$\frac{55}{132}$

The fraction given is $\frac{5}{12}$. It is in its simplest or reduced form.

The fractions in the options in their simplest form are:

$\frac{20}{60}=\frac{20÷20}{60÷20}=\frac{1}{3}$

$\frac{25}{72}$ is in its simplest form.

$\frac{55}{132}=\frac{55÷11}{132÷11}=\frac{5}{12}$

$\frac{18}{36}=\frac{18÷18}{36÷18}=\frac{1}{2}$

So, $\frac{55}{132}$ in its simplest form is equal to $\frac{5}{12}$.

Hence, $\frac{55}{132}$ is equivalent to $\frac{5}{12}$.