Q. As a fraction in simplest terms, what would you multiply the first number by to get the second?First number: 25 Second number: 2425⋅□=24
Calculate Fraction: Determine the fraction needed to multiply 25 to get 24. To find this fraction, divide the second number by the first number. 2524=0.96 This is the decimal form of the fraction we are looking for.
Convert to Fraction: Convert the decimal to a fraction.0.96 can be written as 10096.However, this fraction is not in simplest terms.
Simplify Fraction: Simplify the fraction.Both the numerator and the denominator can be divided by 4.(96/4)/(100/4)=24/25
Verify Simplified Fraction: Check that the simplified fraction when multiplied by 25 gives 24.2524×25=2524×25=24This confirms that our fraction is correct.
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