Question

Choose the answer that correctly expresses this ratio in simplest fraction form.
48:72

Answer 1

2:3

Explanation:

from 48:72

if we divided both the number on the fraction and under the fractionby 24

the simplest form is 2:3

Answer 2

2/3

Explanation:

To do this, we just have to divide both parts of the ratio by the same number.

The greatest common factor of 48 and 72 is 24.

So 48/24=2

72/24=3

So the ratio in simplest form is :

2:3

In fraction form, it would be 2/3.