Solve 2/3:4=4:8

$$\frac { 2 } { 3 } : 4 = 4 : 8$$

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Solution Steps

Express \frac{\frac{2}{3}}{4} as a single fraction.

$$\frac{2}{3\times 4}=\frac{4}{8}$$

Multiply 3 and 4 to get 12.

$$\frac{2}{12}=\frac{4}{8}$$

Reduce the fraction \frac{2}{12} to lowest terms by extracting and canceling out 2.

$$\frac{1}{6}=\frac{4}{8}$$

Reduce the fraction \frac{4}{8} to lowest terms by extracting and canceling out 4.

$$\frac{1}{6}=\frac{1}{2}$$

Least common multiple of 6 and 2 is 6. Convert \frac{1}{6} and \frac{1}{2} to fractions with denominator 6.

$$\frac{1}{6}=\frac{3}{6}$$

Compare \frac{1}{6} and \frac{3}{6}.

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