$\frac{2}{3}$ is equivalent to $\frac{15}{20}$. True or False?

Given:

Given fractions are $\frac{2}{3}$ and $\frac{15}{20}$.

To Find :   

$\frac{2}{3}$ is equivalent to $\frac{15}{20}$ 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,

15 is not a multiple of 2.

20 is not a multiple of 3.

So, $\frac{2}{3}$ is not equivalent to $\frac{15}{20}$.

The answer is False.

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Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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