Question

type the missing number that makes these fractions equal:
\frac{24}{\square} = \frac{20}{40}

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze denominator scaling

Note that $40 = 20 \times 2$

Step2: Scale numerator equally

Multiply 24 by the same factor: $24 \times 2 = 48$
Verify: $\frac{24}{48} = \frac{20}{40} = \frac{1}{2}$

Answer:

48