How do you solve #\frac { 8} { 24} = \frac { 1} { n }#?

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Michelle
Jul 4, 2017

#n = 3#

Explanation:

1. Cross multiply.

Multiply the numerator of the first fraction by the denominator of the second fraction, and set that equal to the numerator of the second fraction times the denominator of the first fraction. For example:

#a/b = c/d#

#ad = bc#

#8/24 = 1/n#

#8n = 24(1)#

#8n = 24#

2. Divide both sides by 8 to find n.

#(cancel(8)n)/cancel(8) = 24/8#

#n = 3#

That's your answer! :)

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