Question

Which of the fractions is equivalent to 3/8 ?
2/7, 8/3, 9,24, 5/10

Answer 1

3/8 = 9/24

because

3/8 = 0.375

and

9/24 = 0.375

Answer 2

9/24.

Explanation:

We can see this by finding how 9/24 is simply 3/8 but not simplified down all the way. Notice how when you try simplifying the others, they are either unable to be simplified further or simplify into something else.

2/7--> unable to simplify further.

8/3--> unable to simplify further.

9/24--> simplifies to 3/8.

5/10--> simplifies to 1/2.