How can you show that six eighth and nine twelves are equivalent by multiplying and dividing?

Answer 1

To show that 6/8 and 9/12 are equivalent by multiplying, convert them to equivalent fractions with a common denominator. The least common denominator of 8 and 12 is 24.

6/8 x 3/3 = 18/24

9/12 x 2/2 = 18/24

To show that 6/8 and 9/12 are equivalent by dividing, reduce them to their simplest forms.

6/8 = 3/4

9/12 = 3/4

To show that 6/8 and 9/12 are equivalent by dividing, convert them to decimals.

6 ÷ 8 = 0.75

9 ÷ 12 = 0.75

Answer 2

I suggest you convert both fraction to their simplest equivalent fraction, and see whether you get the same result in both cases.