What fraction is equivalent to 4/8 and has a numerator that is five less than three times the denominator?
1 Answer
Dec 9, 2016
Explanation:
Simplify
#4/8" by cancelling"#
#rArrcancel(4)^1/cancel(8)^2=1/2larr" in simplest form"# We are looking for an equivalent fraction to
#1/2# The equivalent fraction has a numerator
#=(3xx8)-5=19#
#rArr4/8=1/2=color(red)(19/38)#