Q. As a fraction in simplest terms, what would you multiply the first number by to get the second?First number: 28 Second number: 2628⋅□=26
Identify Numbers and Operation: Identify the numbers involved and the operation needed.We need to find a fraction that when multiplied by the first number 28 gives the second number 26.
Set Up Equation: Set up the equation to find the fraction.Let the fraction be represented by x/y. We have:28×(x/y)=26
Solve for Fraction: Solve for the fraction yx.To isolate yx, we divide both sides of the equation by 28:yx=2826
Simplify Fraction: Simplify the fraction on the right-hand side. 26 and 28 have a common factor of 2. Dividing both the numerator and the denominator by 2 gives: (x/y)=13/14
Check Result: Check the result.Multiplying 28 by 1413 should give us 26:28×(1413)=(1428)×13=2×13=26This confirms that our fraction is correct.
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