4/12 Equivalent Fractions

Question

Equivalent Fractions

Answer 1

4/12

 

First off, this can be reduced since both the

numerator and denominator are divisible by 4

 

4/12 = (4(1))/(4(3)) = 1/3

 

Any fraction equivalent to 1/3 will be equivalent to 4/12

... And, of course, 1/3 is equivalent to 4/12 ...

 

Any number or fraction does not change in value if

multiplied by 1.  This means you can take your 1/3

or 4/12 and multiply it by any fraction equivalent to

1 and have an equivalent fraction..

 

Also note that any number divided by itself equals 1

so  a/a = 1 for any given value a except a≠0

 

(1/3)(2/2) = 2/6

(1/3)(3/3) = 3/9

(1/3)(-2/-2) = -2/-6 = 2/6

 

(1/3)(4/4) = 4/12   as we know since this is the original fraction

(1/3)(5/5) = 5/15

....

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1/3, 2/6 , 3/9, 5/15, 6/18, 7/21, .... 

There are infinite equivalent fractions to 4/12.

Get the basic idea?  Let me know if you

have any questions.

Answer 2

4/12 = 2/6 = 1/3