Question

5 Use a common denominator to find equivalent fractions for zand Enter the correct fractions in the boxes. Hint 2 3 3 5 2 8 7 9

Answer 1

Problem:

Solution:

to find the common denominator for 2/3 or 3/5, we multiply each fraction for the other denominator of the other fraction, that is:

For 2/3:

$\frac{2}{3}=\text{ }\frac{2}{3}\text{ x }\frac{5}{5}\text{ = }\frac{10}{15}$

Then the equivalent fraction for 2/3 is 10/15.

For 3/5:

$\frac{3}{5}=\text{ }\frac{3}{5}\text{ x }\frac{3}{3}\text{ = }\frac{9}{15}$

Then the equivalent fraction for 3/5 is 9/15.