What number must replace x

and y
for the three fractions to become equivalent?

614 = x7 = 24y


(1 point)
x =

, y =

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To make the fractions \( \frac{614}{1} \), \( \frac{x}{7} \), and \( \frac{24}{y} \) equivalent, we can set up the following equations based on the property of equivalent fractions:

  1. \( \frac{614}{1} = \frac{x}{7} \)
  2. \( \frac{614}{1} = \frac{24}{y} \)

Step 1: Solve for \( x \)

Using the first equation: \[ 614 = \frac{x}{7} \]

Multiply both sides by 7: \[ x = 614 \times 7 \]

Calculating \( x \): \[ x = 614 \times 7 = 4298 \]

Step 2: Solve for \( y \)

Using the second equation: \[ 614 = \frac{24}{y} \]

Cross-multiply: \[ 614y = 24 \]

Now, divide both sides by 614: \[ y = \frac{24}{614} \]

Since this fraction can be simplified, we can reduce it: \[ y = \frac{12}{307} \]

So the values of \( x \) and \( y \) that make the three fractions equivalent are: \[ x = 4298, \quad y = \frac{12}{307} \]

You can leave \( y \) as \( \frac{12}{307} \) or continue simplifying it in numerical form, but for clarity, we will keep it in fractional form.

Final Answer: \[ x = 4298, \quad y = \frac{12}{307} \]