Does the fraction #36/15# have an equivalent fraction with a denominator or #5#? If so, what is it?

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Answer 1 · 2016-05-10T17:42:22

#36/15=color(blue)(6/5)#

Since #36/15 = (3xx6)/(3xx5)=6/5#
#36/15# does have an equivalent fractional form with a denominator of #5#

Answer 2 · 2016-05-10T17:44:12

#12/5#

# (36 " "÷ 3)/(15 " " ÷ 3) = 12/5#

Both the numerator and denominator are divisible by 3.
This gives an equivalent fraction.