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QuestionFill in the blank to make the two fractions equivalent. 24=58\frac{\square}{24}=\frac{5}{8}

Studdy Solution

STEP 1

1. We need to find the numerator of the first fraction to make it equivalent to the second fraction.
2. The two fractions are 24\frac{\square}{24} and 58\frac{5}{8}.

STEP 2

1. Set up an equation.
2. Solve for the unknown numerator.

STEP 3

Set up the equation to represent the equivalence of the two fractions.
x24=58\frac{x}{24} = \frac{5}{8}
where x x is the unknown numerator.

STEP 4

To solve for x x , cross-multiply to eliminate the fractions.
x8=524x \cdot 8 = 5 \cdot 24

STEP 5

Calculate the right side of the equation.
524=1205 \cdot 24 = 120

STEP 6

Solve for x x by dividing both sides by 8 8 .
x=1208x = \frac{120}{8}

STEP 7

Calculate the value of x x .
x=15x = 15
The value that makes the two fractions equivalent is:
15\boxed{15}

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