Question

Find the equivalent fraction of 12/30 having a) numerator 16 b) denominator 10

Answer 1

Answer:

12/30=2/5

(a) 2/5=16/x

By cross-multiplication=

2x=80

x=40

ANS=16/40

(b) 2/5=x/10

By cross-multiplication=

20=5x

x=4

ANS=4/10