ShayLea said that if you multiply the numerator and denominator of a fraction by the same number,you get an equivalent fraction. Is this true? Why or why not?

Me and my dad do not know. Please send answer tonight!!!

2 answers

Let's try it.

1/2 * 2 = 2/4

4/5 * 3 = 12/15

9/10 * 5 = 45/50

Yep -- they are all equivalents.
9/16x15/45x71/3=
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