Question

Find a number that can be divided into both the numerator and denominator. Then, type one equivalent fraction for the fraction below. 3/9

Answer 1

factor = 3; fraction =
`(1)/(3)`

Explanation:

In order to find equivalent fractions, or fractions that are equal to each other, you can either multiply or divide the numerator and the denominator by the same factor. In this case, they are asking for a factor that be divided by both the numerator and denominator. Using factors of each:

3: 1, 3

9: 1, 3, 9

We can see that '3' is a common factor:

`(3/3)/(9/3)=(1)/(3)`