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Problem

Is this equivalent fraction correct: \$16/12 = 4/3\$?

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Hint

To find the greatest common divisor (GCD) for each number.

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Step

Factors for 16 is Factors for 12 is

1, 2, 4 ,8, 16 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12

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Step

The GCD for 16 and 12 is

4

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Step

Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD

16 ÷ 4 = 4
12 ÷ 4 = 3

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Step

So, after simplifying, we get \$4/3\$.

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Solution

Yes, \$4/3\$ is an equivalent fraction of \$16/12\$.

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Sumup

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Choices

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Choice-A

This option is correct because \$4/3\$ is an equivalent fraction of \$16/12\$

Correct Yes

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Choice-B

This option is incorrect because \$16/12\$ simplifies to \$4/3\$, meaning they are equivalent, not unequal

Wrong No

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Choice-C

This option is incorrect as it’s not possible for two fractions to be both equivalent and not equivalent at the same time

Wrong Both A & B

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Choice-D

This option is incorrect because the fractions \$16/12\$ and \$4/3\$ are indeed equivalent after simplifying \$16/12\$

Wrong None

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Answer

Option

A

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Sumup

Please summarize choices