Converting 8/10 to 16ths
To convert the fraction 8/10 to 16ths, we need to find an equivalent fraction where the denominator is 16. Here's how we do it:
1. Find the Scaling Factor:
- We need to multiply the denominator of 8/10 (which is 10) by a number to get 16.
- The scaling factor is 16 / 10 = 1.6
2. Multiply the Numerator and Denominator:
- Multiply both the numerator and denominator of 8/10 by the scaling factor (1.6):
- (8 * 1.6) / (10 * 1.6) = 12.8 / 16
3. Simplify (If Possible):
- In this case, we have a decimal in the numerator. Since we're working with fractions, we want to avoid decimals.
- We can multiply both numerator and denominator by 10 to get rid of the decimal:
- (12.8 * 10) / (16 * 10) = 128 / 160
4. Reduce to Lowest Terms:
- Both 128 and 160 are divisible by 16. Dividing both by 16, we get:
- 128 / 160 = 8/10
Therefore, 8/10 is equivalent to 8/10 in 16ths.
Important Note: While 8/10 can be represented as a fraction with a denominator of 16, it's essential to note that the resulting fraction (128/160) is not the simplest form. It's always best to simplify fractions to their lowest terms.
