VivianLovesDragons
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  • 04-01-2018
  • Mathematics
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x/5=3/8
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aroshiayub
aroshiayub aroshiayub
  • 04-01-2018
X 3
_ = _
5 8

8x = 15

X = 15/8 = 1 7/8

Cross multiply
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torresgabriel035
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  • 05-01-2018
x/5 times 5/1=3/8 times 5/1
x=15/8

the x's denominator gets cancelled by multiplying it by both sides
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