Question

the table shows the fractions that are equivalent to \\(\frac{1}{3}\\).

fractions equivalent to \\(\frac{1}{3}\\)	lights turned on (numerator)	total lights (denominator)
\\(\frac{3}{9}\\)	3	9
\\(\frac{4}{12}\\)	4	12

what do you notice about the relationship between the numerator and the denominator in each fraction?

the denominator is \\(\boxed{}\\) times the numerator.

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze the first fraction

For the fraction $\frac{2}{6}$, divide the denominator by the numerator: $6 \div 2 = 3$.

Step2: Analyze the second fraction

For the fraction $\frac{3}{9}$, divide the denominator by the numerator: $9 \div 3 = 3$.

Step3: Analyze the third fraction

For the fraction $\frac{4}{12}$, divide the denominator by the numerator: $12 \div 4 = 3$.

Answer:

3