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Write 1.4:4.5 in its simplest form

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The given proportion is

1.4:4.5

We would eliminate the decimal point by multiplying by 10

1.4 * 10 = 14

4.5 * 10 = 45

The ratio would be 14:45

It can't be simplified further because there is no common factor between 14 and 45

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