Asked by Jordan
A student claims that 2/3 = 6/7 because if you add 4 to both the top and the bottom of a fraction, the fraction does not change. How do you respond?
I am a bit confused. Don't you need to have a common denominator?
I am a bit confused. Don't you need to have a common denominator?
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Answered by
Writeacher
http://www.mathsisfun.com/equivalent_fractions.html
Note that you need to use division or multiplication, not addition, to form or identify equivalent fractions.
Note that you need to use division or multiplication, not addition, to form or identify equivalent fractions.
Answered by
Jordan
The link you posted made it clear! Thank you Thank you!
Answered by
Writeacher
You're very welcome!
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