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Write the ratio 42:24 in its simplest form.

Write the ratio 42:24 in its simplest form.
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Write the ratio 42:24 in its simplest form.

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Answer:

Find the GCD (or HCF) of numerator and denominator. GCD of 42 and 24 is 6.

42 ÷ 624 ÷ 6.

Reduced fraction: 74. Therefore, 42/24 simplified to lowest terms is 7/4.

Explanation:

User Tamik Soziev
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Answer:

7:4

Explanation:

42:24

divide both sides by 6

7:4

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