Are the fractions 4/7 and 8/14 proportional? If so, please explain.
To determine if two fractions are proportional, we need to compare their cross products.
The cross product of two fractions is obtained by multiplying the numerator of one fraction with the denominator of the other fraction.
For the fractions 4/7 and 8/14, the cross products are:
4/7 * 14/8 = (4 * 14) / (7 * 8) = 56/56 = 1
If the cross products are equal to 1, it means the fractions are proportional.
In this case, the cross product is indeed equal to 1, which means that the fractions 4/7 and 8/14 are proportional.