Question

Decide if the Fractions are Equivalent and tell what number was used to reduce them. If they are not, explain why.
4. 36/60= 3/5

Answer 1

Answer:

They are equivalent, and the number 12 was used to reduce them.

Step-by-step explanation:

36/60 is equivalent to 3/5, because if you divide 36 and 60 by 12, you will be left with 3/5

36/12

= 3

60/12

= 5

So, 36/60 = 3/5, and the number 12 was used to reduce them