Question

Write each ratio as a fraction in lowest terms.

1. 24.8 to 13.4
2. 1.5 to 4.5

Answer 1

Option (2) 1.5 to 4.5 is the correct answer

Answer 2

1. 124/67

2. 1/3

Explanation:

1. First, get rid of the decimals by multiplying both numbers by 10.

24.8 * 10 = 248

13.4 * 10 = 134

248/134 simplifies to 124/67

2. Get rid of the decimals by multiplying both numbers by 10.

1.5 * 10 = 15

4.5 * 10 = 45

15/45 simplifies to 1/3.