Question

Which fraction is equivalent to 3/8?

a. 2/7
b. 8/3
c. 9/24
d. 5/10

Answer 1

To find an equivalent fraction to \( \frac{3}{8} \), we can multiply both the numerator and the denominator by the same non-zero number.

First, let's check the options provided:

a. \( \frac{2}{7} \)
b. \( \frac{8}{3} \)
c. \( \frac{9}{24} \)
d. \( \frac{5}{10} \)

Now we'll simplify \( \frac{9}{24} \):
- The greatest common divisor of 9 and 24 is 3.
- Dividing both the numerator and denominator by 3:

\[
\frac{9 \div 3}{24 \div 3} = \frac{3}{8}
\]

Hence, \( \frac{9}{24} \) is equivalent to \( \frac{3}{8} \).

Therefore, the correct answer is:

**c. \( \frac{9}{24} \)**