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Why do you cross-multiply when you solve proportions?

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Llana [10]2 years ago

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Answer: The reason you cross multiply fractions is to compare them. Cross multiplying fractions tells us if the two fractions are equal or which one is greater. This is especially useful when you are working with larger fractions that you aren't sure how to reduce.

It works cause they have the same denominator

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