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Class 6 - Mathematics - Unit 4: Fractions & Decimals - Multiple Choice QuestionsQuestion 3
Class 6 - Mathematics - Unit 4: Fractions & Decimals - Multiple Choice Questions
Question. 3
When \(\tfrac{1}{4}\) is written with denominator 12, its numerator is
(A)
3
(B)
8
(C)
24
(D)
12
Detailed Answer with Explanation:
Step 1: Start with the fraction:
(dfrac{1}{4})
Step 2: We want the denominator to be 12.
Since (4 imes 3 = 12), multiply top and bottom by 3.
Step 3: Multiply:
(dfrac{1}{4} = dfrac{1 imes 3}{4 imes 3})
Step 4: Write the new fraction:
(dfrac{1 imes 3}{4 imes 3} = dfrac{3}{12})
Step 5: The numerator with denominator 12 is:
3