Is [tex]\frac{24}{40}[/tex] equivalent to [tex]\frac{3}{5}[/tex]?

40 24 ​ = 5 ∗ 8 3 ∗ 8 ​ = 5 3 ​

Answered by mariamikayla | 2024-06-10

To find whether these two fractions are equivalent we need to find the ratio of the numerators and the ratio of the denominators. The ratio of the numerators is 24:3 or 8:1 The ratio of the denominators is 40:5 or 8:1 Therefore they are equivalent fractions.

Answered by AndyBryer | 2024-06-10

The fraction 40 24 ​ is equivalent to 5 3 ​ after simplification. By dividing the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor, we find they are equal. Therefore, the two fractions represent the same value.
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Answered by mariamikayla | 2024-10-09