1 - Express each ratio in simplest form.a) 36 to 9. b) 14 : 6. c) 12 : 15. d) 8 : 4/5

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To simplify a ratio:

$a\colon b=(a)/(b)=a\text{ to b}$

Then:

36 to 9 = 4/1
(36)/(9)=(4)/(1)

14 : 6 = 7/3
(14)/(6)=(7)/(3)

12 : 15 = 4/5
(12)/(15)=(4)/(5)

8 : 4/5 = 10/1
$(8)/((4)/(5))=(8\cdot5)/(4)=(40)/(4)=(10)/(1)$

Michasaucer answered Nov 7, 2023

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