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Why is 3 over 8 not equvalent to 4 over 9?

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∙ 12y ago
Updated: 8/20/2019

There is no rule in algebra that says "If equals are added to the numerator and denominator,

then the value of the fraction is unchanged."

If it worked, then 0/2 would be equal to 1/3 , which is patently ridiculous.

So you're left with no good reason to expect them to be equivalent.

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