$\frac{1}{3}$ is equivalent to $\frac{3}{9}$. True or False?

Given:

Given fractions are $\frac{1}{3}$ and $\frac{3}{9}$.

To Find  : 

$\frac{1}{3}$ is equivalent to $\frac{3}{9}$ or not.

Solution :

If two fractions are equivalent then the 

* Numerator of one fraction should be a multiple of the numerator of another

fraction.

* Denominator of one fraction should be a multiple of the denominator of another fraction.

In the given fractions,

3 is multiple of 1.  $3\times1=3$

9 is multiple of 3. $3\times3=9$

So,  $\frac{1}{3}$ is equivalent to $\frac{3}{9}$.

The answer is True.

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Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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