Q. As a fraction in simplest terms, what would you multiply the first number by to get the second?First number: 16 Second number: 1016⋅□=10
Determine Fraction Conversion: Determine the fraction needed to convert 16 to 10. To find this fraction, divide the second number by the first number. 1610=85
Check for Simplification: Check if the fraction can be simplified further. 5 and 8 have no common factors other than 1, so the fraction 85 is already in its simplest form.
Verify Calculation: Verify the calculation by multiplying the first number by the fraction. 16×(85)=(116)×(85)=(1×816×5)=880=10
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