Understanding Proportions and Equivalent Fractions

The video tutorial explores whether the proportion 3/12 is equal to 5/35 by simplifying both fractions. It demonstrates the simplification process, showing that 3/12 simplifies to 1/4 and 5/35 simplifies to 1/7. Since 1/4 is not equal to 1/7, the tutorial concludes that the proportion is false.

What is the initial problem presented in the video?

• To multiply two fractions

• To determine if two proportions are equal

• To subtract two fractions

• To find the sum of two fractions

What is the simplified form of 3/12?

• 1/2

• 1/3

• 1/6

• 1/4

Which number is used to simplify the fraction 3/12?

• 4

• 3

• 5

• 2

What is the simplified form of 5/35?

• 1/5

• 1/6

• 1/7

• 1/8

Which number is used to simplify the fraction 5/35?

• 6

• 3

• 4

• 5

What is the conclusion about the proportion 3/12 and 5/35?

• They are equal

• They are both less than 1

• They are not equal

• They are both greater than 1