Write each ratio as a fraction in simple form
12 kites to 15 bikes
12/15
Simplify that fraction by dividing both the numerator and denominator by 3.
So its 5/4 ?!
No.
You turned the fraction upside down.
To write the ratio "12 kites to 15 bikes" as a fraction in simple form, you need to find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of the given numbers and then divide both numbers by it.
Step 1: Find the GCD of 12 and 15.
The factors of 12 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, and 12.
The factors of 15 are 1, 3, 5, and 15.
The common factors are 1 and 3, with 3 being the greatest.
Step 2: Divide both numbers by the GCD.
Dividing 12 by 3 gives us 4.
Dividing 15 by 3 gives us 5.
Therefore, the simplified fraction representing the ratio "12 kites to 15 bikes" is 4/5.