Question

in each of the following cases show that the rational numbers are equivalent . -3/5 and -12/20​

Answer 1

Answer:

-3/5 and -12/20

LCM of 5 and 20 = 20

L.H.S. = -3/5 = (-3×4) / (5×4) = -12/20

R.H.S. = -12/20

L.H.S. = R.H.S.

Hence, -3/5 and -12/20 are equivalent fractions.