Question

Is 36/54 the same as 48/72?

Answer 1

$\frac{36}{54} = \frac{18\times 2}{18\times 3} = \frac{2}{3}$

$\frac{48}{72} = \frac{24\times 2}{24\times 3}= \frac{2}{3}$

So, yes! Both fractions are equivalent.

Answer 2

Both fractions simplify to 2/3rds meaning they are the same.