Which of these fractions is equivalent to $\frac{15}{25}$ ?
(A) $\frac{3}{4}$
(B) $\frac{2}{3}$
(C) $\frac{3}{5}$
(D) $\frac{1}{2}$
(E) $\frac{5}{7}$
Both the numerator and the denominator are divisible by 5 .

Dividing, we get $\frac{15}{25}=\frac{15 \div 5}{25 \div 5}=\frac{3}{5}$. Therefore, $\frac{15}{25}$ is equivalent to $\frac{3}{5}$.