Question

Write this ratio as a fraction in simplest form without any units six weeks to 18 days

Answer 1

7/3

Explanation:

To write the ratio with no units. we need to have both parts of the ratio in the same units. That way the units cancel.

__

6 weeks : 18 days = (6×7) days : (6×3) days = 7 : 3

The ratio as a fraction is ...

(6 weeks)/(18 days) = 7/3