Question

explain why 5/8 is not equivalent to 8/12​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation: If you take 8/12 and simplify it. Divide 4 from both the numerator and denominator. You'll get 2/3. 2/3 is not equal to 5/8 and you can tell by finding a common denominator. 2/3 and 5/8 have a common denominator of 24.

2/3 = 16/24

5/8 = 15/24

15/24 is not equal to 16/24

Answer 2

Answer: proved.

Given : 5/8 and 8/12

Find : To prove that the two fractions are not equivalent.

Step-by-step explanation: Two fractions are said to be equivalent when 0 is the result after simplification.

Step 1 : let's assume 5/8 = 8/12

Step 2 : 5 = 8/12 x 8

Step 3 : 5 = 64/12

Step 4 : 5 = 5.33

conclusion : Since 5 is not equal to 5.33 the fraction 5/8 is not equivalent to  8/12.

Hence proved.

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