Question

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Answer 1

To start off, let's cross-multiply this proportion. We get the following:

$15a=8b$

Now, divide both sides by 8

$\frac{15a}{8}=b$

Now, divide both sides by 15

$\frac{a}{8}=\frac{b}{15}$

That's your answer. Hope this helps! :)