Q. As a fraction in simplest terms, what would you multiply the first number by to get the second?First number: 12 Second number: 2612⋅□=26
Calculate Fraction: Determine the fraction needed to multiply 12 to get 26. To find this fraction, divide 26 by 12. 26/12=2.166666...
Convert Decimal to Fraction: Express the decimal as a fraction. 2.166666… is approximately 2 and 61 when expressed as a mixed number. To convert this to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number2 by the denominator 6 and add the numerator 1. (2×6)+1=13 So, the fraction is 613.
Check Calculation: Check the calculation by multiplying the fraction by the first number.12×(613)=(112)×(613)=(1×612×13)=6156=26This confirms that the fraction 613, when multiplied by 12, gives 26.
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