Answer:
Explanation:
The easiest way to do this is to clear the decimal by multiplying the numerator and the denominator by
10
.
You can reduce the fraction later.
40
m
48
m
2) Reduce the fraction to its simplest form
Cancel out
8
from the top and the bottom
5
m
6
m
←
answer
This answer means that the numerator and denominator of the given fraction
4
m
4.8
m
are in a
5
:
6
ratio relationship with each other.
Check
Is
4
4.8
equal to
5
6
?
Cross multiply
(
4
)
(
6
)
should be equal to
(
5
)
(
4.8
)
24
is equal to
24.0
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