Answer: Choice B) 15/20
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Explanation:
Let's check to see if 9/12 is the same as 16/24.
Set them equal to one another, and then use cross multiplication like so
9/12 = 16/24
9*24 = 12*16
216 = 192
Both sides aren't the same value after simplifying everything. The third equation being false leads to the first equation being false as well.
Therefore, 9/12 is not the same as 16/24. We can rule out choice A.
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Let's check choice B
9/12 = 15/20
9*20 = 12*15
180 = 180
We have a match, so 9/12 is the same as 15/20
Notice how:
Both fractions lead to the same exact terminating decimal, which is more evidence that the two fractions are equivalent.
Choice B is the final answer.
