Equivalent Fractions Math Example 3

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Example 3

easy
Fill in the blank: 56=?30\frac{5}{6} = \frac{?}{30}.

Solution

  1. 1
    Determine the multiplier: 30÷6=530 \div 6 = 5.
  2. 2
    Multiply the numerator by the same factor: 5×5=255 \times 5 = 25.

Answer

2530\frac{25}{30}
To create an equivalent fraction with a specified denominator, find the scaling factor and apply it to both numerator and denominator.

About Equivalent Fractions

Two fractions ab\frac{a}{b} and cd\frac{c}{d} are equivalent if they represent the same value, which happens exactly when a×d=b×ca \times d = b \times c (cross-multiplication gives equal products).

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More Equivalent Fractions Examples

Example 1 easy

Find three fractions equivalent to [formula].

Example 2 medium

Simplify [formula] to its lowest terms.

Example 4 hard

Are [formula] and [formula] equivalent? Show your reasoning.

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