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Is 6/12 and 15/30 proportional?

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Answer:

yes

Explanation:

6 is half of 12. 15 is half of 30. The ratios are equal, so the fractions are proportional.

Answer: yes

Also, you can reduce both fractions.

Divide the numerator and denominator of 6/12 by 6 to get 1/2.

Divide the numerator and denominator of 15/30 by 15 to get 1/2.

Since both fractions reduce to 1/2, 6/12 and 15/30 are equivalent fractions and are proportional.

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