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Write the ratio as a fraction in simplest form. I am giving three problems please answer them and show your work and explain for each step.

12 to 15 24 : 9 14 tetras : 6 angelfish good luck

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The first number in the ratios will be the numerator and the other the denominator.

(12)/(15) = (3*4)/(3*5) = (4)/(5) ←Cancel out GCF


(24)/(9) = (3*8)/(3*3)= (8)/(3) ← Cancel out GCF


(14 tetras)/(6 angelfish) = (2*7 tetras)/(2*3 angelfish) = (7 tetras)/(3 angelfish)
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