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Question 32115: Equivalence of Two Fractions

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  1. Original question and givens
  2. Definition and scope
  3. Step-by-step derivation
  4. Reverse checks
  5. Result
  6. This question review and source binding

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R0063-32115 · q-20260930-r01-fraction-equivalence-0015

Original question and givens

The valid fractions are 2/(1) and 8/(4), with both denominators nonzero. Do they represent the same rational number?

  • G001 — The valid fractions are 2/(1) and 8/(4), with both denominators nonzero. Do they represent the same rational number?

Definition and scope

Use the original question domain, assumptions and cited MKO definitions. This item has second-context mathematical and bilingual review, with the model, answer and every arithmetic step independently recomputed from the original parameters; the source question remains a candidate.

Step-by-step derivation

S001 · implies

Before

source roles = [qf-fraction-equivalence, equivalence, no-required-domain, []]

After

derived = [[exact_equivalence_YesNo_STRING]]

Conditions: none

BASE sources do not acquire a generic legacy operation/domain or unknown-metadata ban.Retain metadata WITHOUT using it as an answer oracle.PULSE/legacy enforce their exact source keys,operation/domain.Do not impose universal tuples,/1 or input bounds.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: R63_SOURCE_bank_keys_operation_domain_output_roles_metadata_not_oracle · Uses: G001

S002 · implies

Before

source roles = [2, 1, [8, 4]]

After

derived = [Yes]

Conditions: none

Validate EVERY raw SAFE integer component,including the numerator at q0/0/0 eligibility.A validity task may legally return No;actual arithmetic requires ALL used denominators nonzero.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: Fraction_ALL_RAW_SAFE_integer_components_even_zero_den_validity · Uses: G001, S001

S003 · calculation

Before

Fraction ORIGINAL p times s := mul(2, 4)

After

Fraction ORIGINAL p times s = 8

Conditions: none

Use ORIGINAL operands and order for exact integer/rational arithmetic.Raw bounds are bank-specific;derived values do not inherit SAFE or foreign small caps.No floating approximation.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: exact_rational_arithmetic · Uses: G001, S002

S004 · calculation

Before

Fraction ORIGINAL r times q := mul(8, 1)

After

Fraction ORIGINAL r times q = 8

Conditions: none

Use ORIGINAL operands and order for exact integer/rational arithmetic.Raw bounds are bank-specific;derived values do not inherit SAFE or foreign small caps.No floating approximation.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: exact_rational_arithmetic · Uses: G001, S003

S005 · calculation

Before

Fraction ORIGINAL cross product difference := sub(8, 8)

After

Fraction ORIGINAL cross product difference = 0

Conditions: none

Use ORIGINAL operands and order for exact integer/rational arithmetic.Raw bounds are bank-specific;derived values do not inherit SAFE or foreign small caps.No floating approximation.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: exact_rational_arithmetic · Uses: G001, S004

S006 · implies

Before

source roles = [2, 1, 8, 4]

After

derived = [8, 8, 0, Yes]

Conditions: none

With BOTH denominators nonzero,p/q=r/s IFF ps=rq.Negative denominators are legal.Compare complete exact products,not appearance or decimal approximation.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: Fraction_EQUIVALENCE_nonzero_dens_EXACT_crossproducts_not_appearance · Uses: G001, S005

Reverse checks

  • S006 · premise_and_result_audit — Reverse-check ORIGINAL inputs,types,domain and premises;the conclusion need not uniquely recover its premises.Keep source-bound candidates,independent review,formal proof and publication separate.
  • S005 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute Fraction ORIGINAL cross product difference with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S004 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute Fraction ORIGINAL r times q with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S003 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute Fraction ORIGINAL p times s with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S002 · premise_and_result_audit — Reverse-check ORIGINAL inputs,types,domain and premises;the conclusion need not uniquely recover its premises.Keep source-bound candidates,independent review,formal proof and publication separate.
  • S001 · premise_and_result_audit — Reverse-check ORIGINAL inputs,types,domain and premises;the conclusion need not uniquely recover its premises.Keep source-bound candidates,independent review,formal proof and publication separate.

Result

Yes

The full substitutions and premise checks give the original answer; source identity,format and status are unchanged.

This question review and source binding

Review date: 2026-10-26

Original questions, answers, step expressions, numeric ASTs and historical records are retained. Source candidate labels remain historical and are not overwritten as formal proof.

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