Write two equivalent fractions for \(\frac{2}{5}\).
Answer (2)
1)\ \ \ \frac{\big{2}}{\big{5}} = \frac{\big{2\cdot3}}{\big{5\cdot3}} = \frac{\big{6}}{\big{15}} \\\\\\2)\ \ \ \frac{\big{2}}{\big{5}} = \frac{\big{2\cdot10}}{\big{5\cdot10}} = \frac{\big{20}}{\big{50}}
To create equivalent fractions for 5 2 , multiply the numerator and denominator by the same number. For example, multiplying by 3 gives 15 6 , and multiplying by 4 gives 20 8 . Both of these fractions are equivalent to 5 2 .
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