Question

Write the letter of the equivalent fraction in greater terms:
1/3
a. 5/12
b. 3/6
c. 4/10
d. 6/16
e. 9/24

... I don't get it because how do I find the number you multiply with

Answer 1

Answer:

b. $\dfrac{3}{6}$

Step-by-step explanation:

To compare the fractions in greater terms, we can convert them all to decimal form by using calculator:

$\dfrac{1}{3} = 0.3333333333333$

a. $\dfrac{5}{12}$ ≈ 0.4166666666666

b. $\dfrac{3}{6}$ = 0.5

c. $\dfrac{4}{10}$ = 0.4

d. $\dfrac{6}{16}$ = 0.375

e. $\dfrac{9}{24}$ = 0.375

Among these fractions, the greatest fraction than 1/3 ≈ (0.3333333) is $\dfrac{3}{6}$≈ (0.5).

So, the correct answer is:

b. $\dfrac{3}{6}$