GRADE 4 · MATHEMATICS · TOPIC 5

Equivalent Fractions

Multiply numerator and denominator by the same nonzero number.

CONCEPT EXPLAINED

Understand the concept

Multiply numerator and denominator by the same nonzero number.

SOLVED EXAMPLE

Write 2/3 with denominator 12.

  1. Step 1: 3 × 4 = 12
  2. Step 2: 2 × 4 = 8.

Final answer: 8/12

PRACTISE YOURSELF

Write 3/5 with denominator 20.

Show the answer

12/20

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