If a/4=b/7 what is the value of a/b? Show work

Answer 1

To find the value of a/b from the given equation a/4 = b/7, we can cross multiply to eliminate the fractions:

a/4 = b/7
7a = 4b

Now, solve for a/b:

a/b = 4b/7b
a/b = 4/7

So, the value of a/b is 4/7.