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Write the ratio as a fraction in lowest terms. Be sure to make necessary conversions:

12 feet to 15 inches

Answer 1

`(12)/(15)`

Explanation:

12:15

•=12

`(12)/(15)`

Answer 2

48/53

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15 inches = 1.25 feet

Ratio = 12 : 1.25

Simplified = 9.6 : 1

9.6 + 1 = 10.6

9.6/10.6 = 48/53

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12 feet = 144 inches

Ratio = 144 : 15

144 + 15 = 159

144/159 = 48/53