Question

Write this ratio as a fraction in simplest form without any units. 28 quarts to 9 gallons You can use the table below to help convert the units. Length Weight Capacity (Volume) 1 foot 12 inches 1 yard = 3 feet 1 pound = 16 ounces 1 pint = 2 cups 1 quart = 2 pints 1 gallon = 4 quarts​

Answer 1

7/9

Explanation:

In order to write the fraction without any units (as a pure number), we must have units in the numerator and denominator that are the same. Then the units cancel.

Convert to gallons

We are given the conversion ...

4 quarts = 1 gallon

Multiplying by 7, we see ...

28 quarts = 7 gallons

Ratio

This lets us write the desired fraction as ...

(28 quarts)/(9 gallons) = (7 gallons)/(9 gallons) = 7/9

The ratio in simplest form is 7/9.