Which ratio is equivalent to 9/78

?(1 point)
Responses

3/18
Start Fraction 3 over 18 End Fraction

1/3
Start Fraction 1 over 3 End Fraction

1/8
Start Fraction 1 over 8 End Fraction

3/26

1 answer

To determine which ratio is equivalent to \( \frac{9}{78} \), we can simplify the fraction.

First, we can divide both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD). The GCD of 9 and 78 is 9.

So, we divide: \[ \frac{9 \div 9}{78 \div 9} = \frac{1}{8.67} = \frac{1}{8} \]

However, upon reviewing our initial math:

The correct intermediate step should be: \[ \frac{9}{78} = \frac{9 \div 3}{78 \div 3} = \frac{3}{26} \]

Now checking the options:

  • \( \frac{3}{18} \) simplifies to \( \frac{1}{6} \), which is not equivalent.
  • \( \frac{1}{3} \) is not equivalent.
  • \( \frac{1}{8} \) is not equivalent.
  • \( \frac{3}{26} \) is equivalent.

Thus, the ratio that is equivalent to \( \frac{9}{78} \) is: \[ \frac{3}{26} \]