Mathematics
Check whether the given pairs of fractions are equivalent:
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
Fractions
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Answer
(i)
By cross multiplication,
3 × 40 = 120 and 10 × 12 = 120
Here, the cross products are equal.
Hence, and are equivalent fractions.
(ii)
By cross multiplication,
5 × 48 = 240 and 8 × 30 = 240
Here, the cross products are equal.
Hence, and are equivalent fractions.
(iii)
By cross multiplication,
4 × 20 = 80 and 6 × 30 = 180
Here, the cross products are not equal.
Hence, and are not equivalent fractions.
(iv)
By cross multiplication,
7 × 11 = 77 and 13 × 5 = 65
Here, the cross products are not equal.
Hence, and are not equivalent fractions.
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