Question

Which of the following are equivalent fractions of $\frac{24}{36}$?

• A. $\frac{12}{18}$
• B. $\frac{15}{9}$
• C. $\frac{6}{9}$
• D. $\frac{2}{3}$

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C), (D)

The correct options are
A

$\frac{12}{18}$

C

$\frac{6}{9}$

D

$\frac{2}{3}$

2 is common in both the numerator and denominator of $\frac{24}{36}$
Dividing both numerator and denominator by 2 gives $\frac{12}{18}$
Therefore, $\frac{24}{36}$=$\frac{12}{18}$ ,
Dividing the numerator and denominator of $\frac{12}{18}$ with 2 again gives $\frac{6}{9}$,

Dividing the numerator and denominator of $\frac{6}{9}$ with 3 gives $\frac{2}{3}$.

Therefore $\frac{24}{36}$=$\frac{12}{18}$=$\frac{6}{9}$=$\frac{2}{3}$