Question

Are 16:14 and 64:60 equivalent? Explain ???

Answer 1

if a:b=c:d then a/b=c/d and ad=bc

so

if 16:14=64:60 then 16/14=64/60 and (16)(60)=(14)(64)
(16)(60)=960
(14)(64)=896
960≠896

not equivilent


the easiest way is to simplify them
16/14=8/7
64/60=32/30=16/15
not equal

not equivilent