Question

Q7. Write a fraction equivalent to 20/36 with
denominator _144. step by step​

Answer 1

Given: Fraction : 20/36

To find: A fraction equivalent to 20/36 with denominator 144.

Solution:

• As we have given the fraction 20/36, lets simplify it to the lowest form by dividing numerator and the denominator by 2, we get:

                 20/36 ÷ 2/2 = 10/18,

• further divide it by 2 we get:

                 10/18 ÷2/2 = 5/9

• So we have found the lowest form.

• Now we need to find the equivalent fraction which has denominator as 144.

• So multiplying numerator and denominator of 5/9 with 16, we get:

                  5/9 x 16/16 = 80/144

Answer:

        A fraction equivalent to 20/36 with  denominator  144 is 80/144.