Thread: write an equivalent fraction with the given denominator.

4/11= ?/22

A)4
b)8
c)44
d)2

Originally Posted by BeBeMala

4/11= ?/22

A)4
b)8
c)44
d)2

multiply the original fraction by 2/2

then the denominator becomes 22 and the numerator becomes....?


alternatively: two fractions a/b and c/d are said to be equal if ad = bc

thus, 4/11 = ?/22 if 4(22) = 11(?) and you can solve for ?

Originally Posted by Jhevon

multiply the original fraction by 2/2

then the denominator becomes 22 and the numerator becomes....?


alternatively: two fractions a/b and c/d are said to be equal if ad = bc

thus, 4/11 = ?/22 if 4(22) = 11(?) and you can solve for ?

44?

Originally Posted by BeBeMala

44?

4*2 = 44??

16

Originally Posted by BeBeMala

16

4*2 means 4 times 2, not .

did you read my first post? i'm sure i said "multiply"

Originally Posted by Jhevon

4*2 means 4 times 2, not .

did you read my first post? i'm sure i said "multiply"

oh i'm so sorry i miss that.....8

Originally Posted by BeBeMala

oh i'm so sorry i miss that.....8

yes

you get that answer using both methods