Write each ratio in simplest form.
1. 28 seconds / 2 minutes
2. 22 in. / 3 feet
3. 36 cm. / 132 cm.
Can you help me i have NO IDEA how to solve these thanks
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28 seconds / 2 minutes
This is merely simplification of fractions.
14 seconds / 1 minute
thanks! so
1. 14/1
2. 22/3
3. 3/11
1 OVER 8 DIVIDE BY 1 HALF
Of course, I can help you solve these ratios. To simplify a ratio, we need to find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of the two numbers in the ratio and then divide both numbers by that GCD.
Let's solve each ratio step by step:
1. 28 seconds / 2 minutes:
To simplify this ratio, we need to find the GCD of 28 and 2. The GCD of 28 and 2 is 2. Now, divide both numbers by 2:
28 ÷ 2 = 14
2 ÷ 2 = 1
So, the simplified ratio is 14 seconds : 1 minute.
2. 22 in. / 3 feet:
To simplify this ratio, we need to find the GCD of 22 and 3. The GCD of 22 and 3 is 1 (since 22 is a prime number). Now, divide both numbers by 1:
22 ÷ 1 = 22
3 ÷ 1 = 3
So, the simplified ratio is 22 inches : 3 feet.
3. 36 cm. / 132 cm.:
To simplify this ratio, we need to find the GCD of 36 and 132. The GCD of 36 and 132 is 12. Now, divide both numbers by 12:
36 ÷ 12 = 3
132 ÷ 12 = 11
So, the simplified ratio is 3 cm. : 11 cm.
Remember, when simplifying ratios, you need to divide both numbers by their greatest common divisor (GCD). This ensures that the ratio is in its simplest form.