Question

Check whether the given fractions are equivalent:

(a) 5/9, 30/54

(b) 3/10, 12/50

(c) 7/13, 5/11

Answer 1

(a) 5/9, 30/54

30/54 = \(\frac{6\times 6}{9\times6}\) = 5/9

Clearly, both the fractions are equivalent.

(b) 3/10, 12/50

Clearly, both the fractions are not equivalent.

(c) 7/13, 5/11

clearly, both the fractions are not equivalent