What is the fraction of 4/5?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for the equivalent fraction of 4/5. This involves identifying the fraction as is, or simplifying it if necessary. However, 4/5 is already in its simplest form.
Answer
$ \frac{8}{10}, \frac{12}{15}, \frac{16}{20} $
Answer for screen readers
The equivalent fractions of $ \frac{4}{5} $ include $ \frac{8}{10}, \frac{12}{15}, $ and $ \frac{16}{20} $.
Steps to Solve
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Identify the fraction
The given fraction is $ \frac{4}{5} $. -
Multiply numerator and denominator
To find equivalent fractions, we can multiply the numerator and denominator by the same integer. Let's multiply by 2:
$$ \frac{4 \times 2}{5 \times 2} = \frac{8}{10} $$ -
Try another integer
Let's multiply by 3 for another equivalent fraction:
$$ \frac{4 \times 3}{5 \times 3} = \frac{12}{15} $$ -
Continue for more equivalents
We can keep multiplying by different integers:
Multiplying by 4:
$$ \frac{4 \times 4}{5 \times 4} = \frac{16}{20} $$ -
List of equivalent fractions
The equivalent fractions for $ \frac{4}{5} $ based on the multipliers are:
$ \frac{8}{10}, \frac{12}{15}, \frac{16}{20} $.
The equivalent fractions of $ \frac{4}{5} $ include $ \frac{8}{10}, \frac{12}{15}, $ and $ \frac{16}{20} $.
More Information
Equivalent fractions are fractions that represent the same value but have different numerators and denominators. Understanding how to create equivalent fractions is essential for adding, subtracting, or comparing fractions.
Tips
- A common mistake is thinking that equivalent fractions have to be simplified. The goal is to multiply or divide both the numerator and denominator by the same value, rather than reducing them.
- Another mistake is forgetting that you can multiply or divide by any integer, not just 2 or 3.
