Question

I'm having trouble finding the missing number. Please simplify the resulting fraction. Thank you in advance. : 0) 7/8 = ?/48

Answer 1

42

Explanation:

7/8=42/48

Cross products: 7(48)=8x

Answer 2

42

Explanation:

7/8 = x / 48

We need to get a common denominator

Multiply the left side by 6

7/8 *6/6 = x/48

42/48 = x/48

Since the denominators are equal, the numerators must be equal

42 =x