Question

check Whether the given fraction are equivalent


(a) 5/9, 30/54

(b) 3/10, 12/50

(c) 7/13, 5/11 ​

Answer 1

Answer:

a.5/9,30/54

By cross multiplication-

5×54=30×9

270=270

Hence,it is equivalent.

Answer 2

5 / 9 and 30 / 54 are equivalent fractions as their value is the same irresepective of the numbers in numerator and denominator. 12 / 50 ÷ 2 / 2 = 6 / 25. ∴ 3 / 10 and 12 / 50 are not equivalent fractions as their value is not the same when reduced to lowest term reduced to lowest term.