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What is the simplest form of the ratio 32 : 48?

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The reduced form of
32
48
is
2
3

Steps to simplifying fractions

Find the GCD (or HCF) of numerator and denominator
GCD of 32 and 48 is 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD
32 ÷ 16
48 ÷ 16
Reduced fraction: 2/3

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