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Explain the error Tina says that 6:8 is equivalent to 36:64 what did tina do wrong
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Explain the error Tina says that 6:8 is equivalent to 36:64 what did tina do wrong

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When Tina multiplied, 6:8 to become 36:64 she didn't do the same to the same sides. In order to make it right, you would be 36:48 or 48:64

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Tina said that 6:8 is equal to 36:64.
It's wrong. It should be 48:64. Because just like a fraction, whatever you multiply in the bottom, you do to the top.
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