Question

Which pair is equivalent? 2/6 and 2/4, or 3/6 and 1/2? Explain.

Answer 1

Answer:

3/6 and 1/2

Step-by-step explanation:

You can find which pair of fractions are equivalent by simply simplifying:

$\frac{3}{6}$

To simplify we divide the numerator and the denominator by a common integer.

$\frac{3}{6}$
$\frac{3}{6} \div3=\frac{1}{2}$
$\frac{1}{2} =\frac{1}{2}$

Second option is your answer.

Hope this helps.

Answer 2

Answer:

3/6 and 1/2 are equivalent.

Step-by-step explanation:

2/6 simplified is 1/3

2/4 simplified is 1/2

3/5 simplified is 1/2

1/2 simplified is 1/2