We Have Two Rates To See if Are Equivalent[tex] \frac{12\ minutes}{30\ laps}\ and\ \frac{48\ minutes}{120\ laps} \\
We\ Need\ To\ Simplify.\\
Divide\ Everything\ By\ 6.\\
(12/30)/(6/6) = (2/5) \\
(48/120)/(6/6) = (8/20)/4/4 = 2/5\\
Is\ 2/5\ And\ 2/5\ The\ Same?
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Yes! So, 12 minutes/30 laps is the same as 48 minutes/120 laps.