Question

Find the equivalent fraction of 4/7 having numerator 36.
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Answer 1

4/7 = (4×9)/(7×9)

= 36/63

Answer 2

Find the equivalent fraction of 4/7 having numerator 36.

Solution:

• Equivalent fraction or ratio means, multiply/divide the numerator and the denominator with the same number.

$=> \dfrac{4}{7} = \dfrac{36}{y}$

By cross multiplication

=> 4y = 36x7

=> 4y = 252

=> y = 252/4

=> y = 63

The fraction is:

$=> \dfrac{36}{63}$

Hence, 36/63 is an equivalent fraction to 4/7