Question

Find the ratio as simply as possible in the form a : b.


`3 (1)/(2) : 1 (1)/(7)`
​

Answer 1

>> Answer

_________

`\:`

`3 (1)/(2) : 1 (1)/(7)`

`= (3 (1)/(2) )/(1 (1)/(7) )`

`= ( (7)/(2) )/( (8)/(7) )`

`= (7)/(2) * (7)/(8)`

`= (49)/(16)`

`= 49 : 16`