Question

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\\(\frac{3}{5} = \frac{?}{40}\\)
\\(+ \\ \\ \frac{4}{8} = \frac{?}{40}\\)

Explanation:

Step1: Find equivalent for $\frac{3}{5}$

To get denominator 40, multiply numerator and denominator of $\frac{3}{5}$ by 8 (since \( 5\times8 = 40 \)). So \( \frac{3\times8}{5\times8}=\frac{24}{40} \).

Step2: Find equivalent for $\frac{4}{8}$

Simplify $\frac{4}{8}$ to $\frac{1}{2}$ first, or directly multiply numerator and denominator by 5 (since \( 8\times5 = 40 \)). \( \frac{4\times5}{8\times5}=\frac{20}{40} \).

Answer:

For $\frac{3}{5}=\frac{?}{40}$, the answer is 24. For $\frac{4}{8}=\frac{?}{40}$, the answer is 20.