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Simplify the ratio 9/12 by dividing both the numerator and denominator by the greatest common factor of 3

A) 1/4

B) 1/2

C) 3/4

D) 4/3 ​

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Answer:

Think of it as 9 / 3 = 3

12 / 3 = 4

so it is 3/4. The ratio is equal because 3/3 = 1 so you are dividing by 1

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Answer:

Option C

Explanation:

9/3=3

12/3=4

so, the answer is 3/4

Option C

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