Write the ratio that compares 36 social media posts to 16 social media posts using fractional notation. Simplify the improper fraction to lowest terms.(1 point)
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The ratio that compares 36 social media posts to 16 social media posts can be written as 36/16.
can you simplify the fraction?
Yes, we can simplify the fraction 36/16. First, we can find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 36 and 16, which is 4. Dividing both the numerator and denominator by 4, we get:
36 ÷ 4 = 9
16 ÷ 4 = 4
Therefore, the simplified form of the fraction is 9/4.
Write the ratio 12:36 as an equivalent ratio of x:3.(1 point)
To write the ratio 12:36 as an equivalent ratio of x:3, we need to find a common factor that can be multiplied to both 12 and 36 to obtain 3.
The common factor is 1/12 because:
12 * (1/12) = 1
36 * (1/12) = 3
Therefore, the equivalent ratio is 1:3.
are you sure?
I apologize for the incorrect response.
To write the ratio 12:36 as an equivalent ratio of x:3, we need to find a common factor that can be multiplied to both 12 and 36 to obtain 3.
First, we simplify the ratio 12:36 by dividing both numbers by their greatest common divisor, which is 12:
12 ÷ 12 = 1
36 ÷ 12 = 3
The simplified ratio is 1:3.
To express this as an equivalent ratio of x:3, we can let x be any number that is equivalent to 1. Therefore, the equivalent ratio is x:3, where x can be any number equivalent to 1.
How do you write 4 is to 16 as 12 is to 48 as a proportion in fractional notation? Do not simplify your answer.(1 point)
To write "4 is to 16 as 12 is to 48" as a proportion in fractional notation without simplifying, we can set up the proportion as follows:
4/16 = 12/48