Question

Write 5/9
as an equivalent fraction with a denominator of 18

Answer 1

Answer: 10/18

To get an equivalent fraction with a denominator of 18. Means we need to move the denominator of 9 to get to 18.

In order to do so we multiply the bottom by 2. 9x2=18. However because we want an equal fraction, the top needs to be multiples by 2

Answer 2

10/18

Explanation:

Multiply both the numerator and denominator by 2