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OpenStudy (anonymous):

6/24 = n/36

OpenStudy (mathstudent55):

When you have a fraction equal to another fraction, you can solve by cross multiplication. Do you know how to cross multiply?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

kinda

OpenStudy (mathstudent55):

It's easier to see if you write the fractions as you'd write them on paper, not by typing.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ya

OpenStudy (mathstudent55):

|dw:1382990422436:dw| First, in this case, before you cross multiply, you can reduce the left fraction.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok

OpenStudy (mathstudent55):

The left fraction can be reduced by dividing both the numerator and denominator by 6.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

how much do you reduce it

OpenStudy (mathstudent55):

You divide the numerator and the denominator by 6.

OpenStudy (mathstudent55):

After reducing the left fraction, you have this: |dw:1382990788090:dw|

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