Question

Which of the following is an equivalent fraction of $\frac{14}{42}$ with denominator 6?

• A. $\frac{14}{6}$
• B. $\frac{2}{6}$
• C. $\frac{6}{2}$
• D. $6\frac{2}{6}$

Answer 1

The correct option is B $\frac{2}{6}$

$\frac{14}{42}$ = $\frac{7\times 2}{7\times 6}$

Cancelling the common factor in both the numerator and the denominator, we get,

$\frac{14}{42}$ = $\frac{2}{6}$