Explain why multiplying the numerator and denominator of a fraction by the same number results in an equivalent fraction.

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Eduardo Cuomo · Answer 1 · 2018-01-02T22:35:17+0000

Dear APerson123, the reason why is because that number that is multiplied to the numerator and denominator is a unit rate. Every time the two numbers multiplies by the unit rate, the value may look different, but they are proportionally the same.

Explain why multiplying the numerator and denominator of a fraction by the same number results in an equivalent fraction.

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