Answer:
[tex]\frac{2}{3}[/tex]
Explanation:
What we need to do is to convert [tex]\frac{8}{12}[/tex] into a new - but still equal - fraction, one with a denominator of 3. In order to convert a fraction, you either divide or multiply both the denominator and the numerator by the same number.
We know that the answer has to be a fraction with the denominator of 3. Take a look at the denominator of [tex]\frac{8}{12}[/tex] - it's 12. Ask yourself: 12 divided by what number equals 3? That number would 4.
So, divide 8 by 4 as well and you would get 2. Therefore, the numerator would be 2 and the answer is [tex]\frac{2}{3}[/tex].
