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The fraction can be raised to by multiplying both the numerator and denominator by 8.
Most often, we will want to convert a given fraction to an equivalent fraction with a higher specified denominator. For example, we may wish to convert to an equivalent fraction that has denominator 32, that is,
This is possible to do because we know the process. We must multiply both the numerator and denominator of by the same nonzero whole number in order to 8 obtain an equivalent fraction.
We have some information. The denominator 8 was raised to 32 by multiplying it by some nonzero whole number. Division will give us the proper factor. Divide the original denominator into the new denominator.
Now, multiply the numerator 5 by 4.
Thus,
So,
Determine the missing numerator or denominator.
. Divide the original denominator into the new denominator.
The quotient is 5. Multiply the original numerator by 5.
The missing numerator is 15.
. Divide the original numerator into the new numerator.
The quotient is 9. Multiply the original denominator by 9.
The missing denominator is 45.
Determine the missing numerator or denominator.
For the following problems, determine if the pairs of fractions are equivalent.
For the following problems, determine the missing numerator or denominator.
For the following problems, reduce, if possible, each of the fractions to lowest terms.
A ream of paper contains 500 sheets. What fraction of a ream of paper is 200 sheets? Be sure to reduce.
There are 24 hours in a day. What fraction of a day is 14 hours?
A full box contains 80 calculators. How many calculators are in of a box?
There are 48 plants per flat. How many plants are there in of a flat?
16
A person making $18,000 per year must pay $3,960 in income tax. What fraction of this person's yearly salary goes to the IRS?
For the following problems, find the mistake.
Should be ; the cancellation is division, so the numerator should be 1.
( [link] ) Round 816 to the nearest thousand.
( [link] ) Find all the factors of 24.
( [link] ) Convert to a mixed number.
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