What fraction is equivalent to 3/8?

3 Answers

Multiply #3/8# by an equivalent fraction that equals #1#.

An equivalent fraction is equal to 1 such as #2/2# or #3/3#

An equivalent fraction is the same as multiplying by #1#
so the ratio does not change.

This fraction would be equal to #a/a=1# where a is an integer.

Hence an example would be that

#2/2 * 3/8 = 6/16#

Apr 30, 2017

There are infinitely many greater equivalent fractions to #3/8#.

Explanation:

First of all, remember:

"Any of operation that occurs to the numerator must also apply to the denominator"

Using this knowledge, we can create any equivalent fraction!;

= #3/8#
= #(3*6)/(8*6)#
= #18/48#
= etc.

All the best!

May 29, 2017

There are infinite fractions that equal to #3/8#.

Explanation:

As I said, there are infinite fractions that equal to #3/8#. Therefore, I' m going to show you a way to get a fraction equivalent to #3/8#.

Procedure/Step(s):

1) Pick a number that you want and make sure that that number is both numerator and denominator.

Example: #4/4#
(You don't have to pick 4/pick any number you want!)

2) Multiply the fraction that you chose with #3/8#
Note: Do NOT simplify! If you do, you're just gonna get #3/8#!
#3/8##times##4/4##=##12/32#

So, an equivalent fraction to#3/8# is #12/32#. I hope that helps!

All the best!