Question

Renter a fraction that is equivalent to 8over 7 with a denominator of 42

Answer 1

48/42

Explanation:

To get a fraction that is equivalent to 8/7, you can set up a proportion. So
`(8)/(7)`=
`(x)/(42)`. You can then cross multiply. 8(42)=7(x). Solving for x, you get 48. You can double check your answer by dividing 48/42 and seeing that it is equivalent to 8/7.

Answer 2

48/42

Explanation:

8/7

We want the denominator of 42

What times 7 = 42

6

We multiply the top and bottom by 6

8/7 * 6/6

48/42