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Is 36/54 the same as 48/72?

User Jakub K
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Both fractions simplify to 2/3rds meaning they are the same.
User TreyE
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(36)/(54) = (18* 2)/(18* 3) = (2)/(3)


(48)/(72) = (24* 2)/(24* 3)= (2)/(3)

So, yes! Both fractions are equivalent.
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