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How many fractions are equivalent to 4/5 Explain

User Fedor
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Answer:

An infinite amount

Explanation:

fractions can be multiplied/divided by all numbers and still be equivalent as long as you multiply/divide the numerator AND the denominator by the same number.

User Meowgoesthedog
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(4)/(5)= (4\cdot2)/(5\cdot2) = (8)/(10) \\ \\ (4)/(5)= (4\cdot7)/(5\cdot7) = (28)/(35) \\ \\ (4)/(5)= (4\cdot10)/(5\cdot10) = (40)/(50) \\ \\ (4)/(5)= (4\cdot25)/(5\cdot25) = (100)/(125) \\ \\ (4)/(5)= (4\cdot400)/(5\cdot400) = (1600)/(2000) \\ \\ (4)/(5)= (4\cdot500)/(5\cdot500) = (2000)/(2500)\ ...
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