What fraction is equivalent to 3/8?

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Bernard Lacey · Accepted Answer

Multiply&amp;nbsp;38&amp;nbsp;by a fraction that is equivalent to&amp;nbsp;1&amp;nbsp;A fraction that is equivalent is equal 1 such as&amp;nbsp;22&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;or&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;33&amp;nbsp;The ratio remains unchanged since multiplying by one and an equivalent fraction are equivalent.This fraction would be equal to&amp;nbsp;aa=1&amp;nbsp;where a is an integer.&amp;nbsp;Thus, an example would be that&amp;nbsp;22⋅38=616

MoxboasteBots5h · Accepted Answer

Solution:&amp;nbsp;First, keep in mind:&amp;nbsp;&quot;Any of operation that occurs to the numerator must also apply to the denominator&quot;&amp;nbsp;This information allows us to calculate any equivalent fraction!;&amp;nbsp;=38&amp;nbsp;=3⋅68⋅6&amp;nbsp;=1848&amp;nbsp;=ect.&amp;nbsp;

RizerMix · Accepted Answer

Solution:There are infinite fractions that equal to&amp;nbsp;38&amp;nbsp;there are infinite fractions that equal to&amp;nbsp;38Procedure/Step(s):1) Make sure that the number you choose is both the numerator and the denominator.For example:&amp;nbsp;44(You can choose any number; you&#039;re not required to choose 4.)2) Multiply the fraction that you chose with&amp;nbsp;38Note: Do not simplify! If you do, you&#039;ll only end up getting&amp;nbsp;3838×44=1232So, an equivalent fraction to&amp;nbsp;38&amp;nbsp;is&amp;nbsp;1232

What fraction is equivalent to 3/8?

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