Asked by Mike
Write a fraction that is equivalent to 48/60 and which has a denominator of 300 _____
I don't know how to do this one is there anyone out there that can help?
I don't know how to do this one is there anyone out there that can help?
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Answered by
Guido
48/60 = x/300
We now cross-multiply.
60(x) = 48(300)
60x = 14,400
x = 14,400/60
x = 240
So, what is the fraction?
240/300
What does 240/300 really mean? It means that if we were to reduce it to the lowest term, we would end up with 48/60.
Why? Because they are EQUIVALENT fractions.
Done!
We now cross-multiply.
60(x) = 48(300)
60x = 14,400
x = 14,400/60
x = 240
So, what is the fraction?
240/300
What does 240/300 really mean? It means that if we were to reduce it to the lowest term, we would end up with 48/60.
Why? Because they are EQUIVALENT fractions.
Done!
Answered by
Geekoid
240/300 = 48/60
48*5=240
60*5=300
48*5=240
60*5=300
Answered by
konstance
4/10 is equivalent too
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