Proportional or not

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What does it mean for two ratios to be proportional?

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Two ratios are proportional if they express the same relationship between numbers, meaning they can be simplified to the same fraction.

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How can you determine if two fractions are proportional?

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To determine if two fractions are proportional, cross-multiply and see if the products are equal.

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Are the fractions 3/8 and 8/12 proportional?

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No, because 3 * 12 ≠ 8 * 8.

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Are the fractions 8/9 and 26/39 proportional?

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No, because 8 * 39 ≠ 9 * 26.

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Are the fractions 8/9 and 16/18 proportional?

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Yes, because 8 * 18 = 9 * 16.

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Are the fractions 11/3 and 33/9 proportional?

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Yes, because 11 * 9 = 3 * 33.

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Are the fractions 5/6 and 60/50 proportional?

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Yes, because 5 * 50 = 6 * 60.

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What is the cross-multiplication method?

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The cross-multiplication method involves multiplying the numerator of one fraction by the denominator of the other and comparing the results.

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities, showing how many times one value contains or is contained within the other.

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is expressed as a numerator over a denominator.