Question

Express each ratio as a fraction in simplest form.12 inches to 4 feet

Answer 1

We have to express the ratio "12 inches to 4 feet" in its simplest form.

We start by multiplying the fraction by "1 ft / 12 inches" and eliminate the units:

`\frac{12\text{ in}}{4\text{ ft}}\cdot\frac{1\text{ ft}}{12\text{ in}}=(12\cdot1)/(4\cdot12)=(1)/(4)`

We then get the ratio in its simplest form: 1 to 4.

Answer: the ratio is equal to 1:4.

If we want to write it as a fraction, it is equivalent to 1/4.