is 5/12 equivalent to 1/3?
Multiply the numerator and denominator of one fraction by the same number so both fractions will have the same denominator. For example, if 5/12 and 1/3 are being compared, 1/3 should be multiplied by 4/4. ... The fraction 3/4 which is equal to 9/12 is larger than 2/3 which is equal to 8/12.