Basic College Mathematics (9th Edition)

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Chapter 3 - Adding and Subtracting Fractions - 3.2 Least Common Multiples - 3.2 Exercises - Page 212: 40

Answer

32

Work Step by Step

In order to rewrite $\frac{8}{5}$ with a denominator of 20, we must first divide 20 by the original denominator. $20\div5=4$ Therefore, we must multiply the original numerator by 4. $\frac{8}{5}=\frac{8\times4}{20}=\frac{32}{20}$
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