Write the ratio as a fraction in simplest form.
22:36
A. 1/3
B. 11/18
C. 18/11
D. 22/36
Is the answer B?
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To write the ratio 22:36 as a fraction in simplest form, divide both numbers by their greatest common divisor (GCD).
The GCD of 22 and 36 is 2.
Dividing both numbers by 2, we get 22/2 : 36/2, which simplifies to 11/18.
Therefore, the answer is B. 11/18
To write the given ratio 22:36 as a fraction in simplest form, you need to find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of the two numbers and then divide both numbers by the GCD.
Step 1: Find the GCD of 22 and 36. The factors of 22 are 1, 2, 11, 22, and the factors of 36 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12, 18, 36. The largest common factor is 2.
Step 2: Divide both numbers by the GCD:
22 ÷ 2 = 11
36 ÷ 2 = 18
The simplified fraction is 11/18.
So, the correct answer is B. 11/18.
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