Question

Express the ratio 42 to 9 in simplest form6/5. 14/312/3. 4/3

Answer 1

Given the ratio:

`(42)/(9)`

To express the ratio above in its lowest form, divide both the numerator and denominator by the greatest common factor (GCF).

GCF of 42 and 9 = 3

Thus, we have:

`(42/3)/(9/3)=(14)/(3)`

ANSWER:

`(14)/(3)`