SOLUTION: Can someone help me solve this problem? I need to determine whether each pair of fractions is proportional: ? 5/8 = 75/120 Thanks, Lyn

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Question 40485: Can someone help me solve this problem?
I need to determine whether each pair of fractions is proportional:
?
5/8 = 75/120
Thanks,
Lyn
Found 2 solutions by Nate, stanbon:
Answer by Nate(3500) About Me  (Show Source):
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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I need to determine whether each pair of fractions is proportional:
?
5/8 = 75/120
Cross-multiply as follows:
5(120)? 8(75)
600 ? 600
They are equal so the fractions are proportional.
Cheers,
Stan H.