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Find an equivalent ratio in simplest terms:
36 : 42

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Answer: 36 : 42 can be simplified to 6 : 7

Step-by-step explanation: 36 : 42 can be written as a fraction 36/42, and dividing by 6 for both sides (the greatest common factor), we thus get 6/7 or 6 : 7

User Kumsal Obuz
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You need to divide both by 6 to get 6:7
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