Question

In the equation x/8=23/40 what does x equal

Answer 1

x = 23/5 = 4.600

Explanation:

Step 1 :

Simplify 23/40

x/8 - 23/40 =0

Step 2 :

Simplify x/8

x/8 - 23/40 = 0

Find the Least Common Multiple

The left denominator is : 8

The right denominator is : 40

Number of times each prime factor

appears in the factorization of:

Prime

Factor Left

Denominator Right

Denominator L.C.M = Max

{Left,Right}

2 3 3 3

5 0 1 1

Product of all

Prime Factors 8 40 40

Least Common Multiple:

40 to be continued

Answer 2

4.6

Explanation:

`(x)/(8)=(23)/(40)`

x*40=40x

23*8=184

40x=184

x=4.6