Exercise: Expanding Fractions I

Expand a fraction by multiplying both the numerator and the denominator by the expansion number.

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Step 1: Calculate the numerator

To calculate the new numerator, multiply the numerator of the fraction (5) by the expansion number (3):

Numerator = 5 × 3 = 15

Step 2: Calculate the denominator

To calculate the new denominator, multiply the denominator of the fraction (9) by the expansion number (3):

Denominator = 9 × 3 = 27