The ratio of sugar to flour is 2:3. If there are 13 cups of sugar, how many cups of flour are there?
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First, we need to equalize the denominator. If the denominator multiplies by (x+1), so does the numerator. If the denominator multiplies by (x-1), so does the numerator.
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Second, because the first fraction and the second fraction have the same denominator, you can join them into one fraction.
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Third, simplify the numerator.
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Fourth, simplify the denominator.
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Second, because the first fraction and the second fraction have the same denominator, you can join them into one fraction.
Look into my attachment at the third row.
Third, simplify the numerator.
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Fourth, simplify the denominator.
Look into my attachment at the sixth to the seventh row.