Question

Determine if the fractions are equivalent. Show your work. 8. 3/5 6/15

Answer 1

Answer:

The fractions 3/5 and  6/15 are not equivalent.

Step-by-step explanation:

Since 3 can go into 6 2 times, and 5 can go into 15 3 times, they are not equivalent. In order to have an equivalent fraction, you have to multiply or divide the numerator and denominator by the same number in order to check if they are equivalent.

3/5 ≠ 6/15

Answer 2

They are different the fraction 3/5 is 0.6 in decimal,and the fraction 6/15 is 0.4 in decimal.
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