Q. As a fraction in simplest terms, what would you multiply the first number by to get the second?First number: 16 Second number: 3016⋅□=30
Determine Fraction for Multiplication: Determine the fraction needed to multiply 16 to get 30. To find this fraction, divide 30 by 16. 1630=1.875
Convert Decimal to Fraction: Convert the decimal 1.875 to a fraction.1.875 can be expressed as 10001875.
Simplify Fraction: Simplify the fraction 10001875. Both the numerator and the denominator can be divided by 125. 1875÷125=151000÷125=8 So, 10001875 simplifies to 815.
Check Multiplication Result: Check that multiplying 16 by the simplified fraction 815 gives 30. 16×(815)=(116)×(815)=1×816×15=8240=30
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