Using the common denominator of 56, what is an equivalent fraction for 3/8 and 3/7?

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Buttowski · Answer 1 · 2022-09-16T06:56:42+0000

Answer:
(3)/(8) =
(21)/(56)
(3)/(7) =
(24)/(56)

Explanation:

In order to get from 8 to 56, we have to multiply by 7.

We always do the same to the top! 3 multiplied by 7 = 21.

In order to get from 7 to 56, we have to multiply by 8.

We always do the same to the top! 3 multiplied by 8 = 24.