Chapter 4.3, Problem 2E

To determine

To show how to find equivalent fraction of a given fraction.

Answer to Problem 2E

  $\frac{6}{14}$ and $\frac{9}{21}$

Explanation of Solution

Given Information: $\frac{3}{7}$

Formula used: Multiply or divide numerator and denominator as required.

Calculation:

To find a fraction equivalent to another fraction, simply keep dividing both numerator and denominator withe the same number to its simplest form, or multiply both numerator and denominator withe the same number.

Multiply & Divide the numerator & denominator by 2.

  $\frac{3}{7}\times \frac{2}{2}=\frac{6}{14}$

Multiply & Divide the numerator & denominator by 3.

  $\frac{3}{7}\times \frac{3}{3}=\frac{9}{21}$

Both $\frac{6}{14}$ and $\frac{9}{21}$ are equivalent fractions to $\frac{3}{7}$