Question

Write the ratio as a fraction in simplest form.

30 : 48
A: 5/8
B: 8/5
C: 30/48
D: 1/6

Answer 1

1) Find the GCF of 30 and 48
2) The GCF is 6
3) Divide both 30 and 48 by 6.
4) 30/6= 5 and 48/6= 8

Answer:
A
`(5)/(8)`

Answer 2

Hello!

Change 30:48 to a fraction


`30:48 = (30)/(48)`

List the factors of each number to find the GCF of 30 and 48

30 ⇒ 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 10, 15, 30
48 ⇒ 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 24, 48

The GCF of 30 and 48 is 6. Divide both numbers by 6


`(30 / 6)/(48 / 6) = (5)/(8)`


`(5)/(8) = 5:8`


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