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What number will make the fractions equivalent?

712 = ?48

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To find the number that will make the fractions equivalent, you need to find the least common denominator (LCD) of 712 and 48.

The prime factorization of 712 is 2^3 * 89.
The prime factorization of 48 is 2^4 * 3.

To find the LCD, take the highest power of each prime factor that appears in either number. Therefore, the LCD of 712 and 48 is 2^4 * 3 * 89 = 3,024.

Therefore, 712 and 48 will be equivalent fractions when multiplied by the number 3,024.
To find the number that will make the fractions equivalent, you need to find the least common denominator (LCD) of 7/12 and ?/48.
What number will make the fractions equivalent?
7/12 = ?/48
What number will make the fractions equivalent?

7/12 = ?/48