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Are these ratios equivalent? 45/75 and 3/5

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Yes, because if you multiply 45 and 5, it is 225. If you multiply 75 and 3, it is also 225. Just multiply right numerator with left denominator, then multiply left numerator with right denominator.
Are these ratios equivalent? 45/75 and 3/5-example-1
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Answer: Yes, 45/75 simplifies to 3/5
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