Question

2.2,
Write the ratio 1 2/3: 2 2/3 in the simplest form.
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Answer 1

5 : 8

Explanation:

1
`(2)/(3)` : 2
`(2)/(3)` ( change both mixed numbers to improper fractions )

=
`(5)/(3)` :
`(8)/(3)` ( multiply both parts by 3 to eliminate the fractions )

= 5 : 8

Answer 2

1:2

Explanation:

this would be the answer as 1 2/3: 2 2/3 are the same as 1:2 if you cancel out the 2/3 from both sides.