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Is 12/24 equivalent to 24/72?

User Khashashin
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Answer: no

By simple division you can divide 12/24 down to 1/2 which = 50% and 24/72 into 1/3 which = .33%
User Darrylyeo
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Answer:

No

Explanation:

12/24 = (1 * 12) / (2 * 12) = 1/2

24/72 = (1 * 24) / (3 * 24) = 1/3

1/2 ≠ 1/3

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