Solve for x: x/10 = 20/100
Understand the Problem
The question is asking us to find the missing value that makes the two fractions equivalent. We need to determine what number, when divided by 10, is equal to 20 divided by 100.
Answer
2
Answer for screen readers
2
Steps to Solve
- Simplify the fraction on the right side
Simplify $\frac{20}{100}$ by dividing both the numerator and denominator by 10
$\frac{20 \div 10}{100 \div 10} = \frac{2}{10}$
- Solve for the missing value
Now we have $\frac{□}{10} = \frac{2}{10}$.
Since the denominators are the same, the numerators must be equal.
Therefore, the missing value is 2.
2
More Information
Equivalent fractions represent the same value, even if they have different numerators and denominators.
Tips
A common mistake is to try to find a multiplicative relationship between the numerators and denominators, which can be confusing. Simplifying the fraction first makes it easier to compare.
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