Question

Tell whether the set of fractions are equivalent.
Explain why or why 5/7 15/21

Answer 1

Yes 5/7 is equivalent

Answer 2

YES

Explanation:

`(5)/(7)=(5\cdot3)/(7\cdot3)=(15)/(21)`

Yes, because you can multiply the numerator and denominator by the same number except 0. The fraction value does not change.