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How can we say that 4:1 and 12:3 are equivalent ratios

How can we say that 4:1 and 12:3 are equivalent ratios-example-1
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Explanation:

This is because when 12 : 3 is simplified it will give you 4 : 1

3 will go into 12 four times and 3 will go into 3 once, leaving 4 : 1

Therefore, 4 : 1 and 12 : 3 are equivalent ratios

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