SOLUTION: How do I build up 2/3 with a denominator of 18

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Question 688588: How do I build up 2/3 with a denominator of 18
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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3x = 18
x = 6

So you need to multiply top and bottom by 6

(2/3)*(6/6) = 12/18

Therefore, 2/3 = 12/18