Is 16/8=24/12 or 8/4=12/6 proportion
Yes, both 16/8 = 24/12 and 8/4 = 12/6 are proportions.
In the first case, when we simplify both sides of the equation, we get 2 = 2, which is true, so the two ratios are proportional.
In the second case, when we simplify both sides of the equation, we also get 2 = 2, which is true, so again the two ratios are proportional.
To determine if the fractions 16/8 and 24/12 are equivalent, we need to compare their simplified forms.
First, let's simplify both fractions:
16/8 simplifies to 2/1 because we can divide both the numerator and denominator by 8.
24/12 simplifies to 2/1 as well because we can divide both the numerator and denominator by 12.
Now, we compare the simplified forms:
2/1 = 2/1
Since the simplified forms of both fractions are equal, we can conclude that 16/8 is indeed equal to 24/12.
Therefore, the first proportion is valid: 16/8 = 24/12.