Question

Compare the two ratios, is 2/5 and 4/10 equal? Remember to simplify

Answer 1

YES

Explanation:

2/5 =? 4/10

Get the same demonimator (bottom number of fraction):

2/5 multiply top and bottom by 2 to get 10 on bottom.

4/10 = 4/10

Yes they equal each other.

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2/5 =? 4/10

Get the same demonimator (bottom number of fraction):

4/10 divided both top and bottom by 2 to get 5 on bottom

2/5=2/5

Yes they equal each other.