0How to convert the ratios in its simplest form ?
Convert the following ratios in simplest forms,
Example-
a.)2:4
Choose the common number which can be used to divide both the digits in this ratio.
The common number/factor is 2.
Divide them both by 2.
We get,
2:4=1:2 (simplest form = cannot be divided further)
b.)12:60
Commonnumber/factor=12
12:60=1:5
c.)250:800
Commonnumber=25
250:800=10:32 (not the simplest form, can be divided further)
10:32
Takecommonnumber=2
10:32=5:16(simplest form,cannot be further divided)
Exercise questions￾
a.)46:80
b)18:100
c.)360:90
d.)343:49
Try to solve these on your own and cross check your answers with the answers given below -
Answers￾
a.)23:40
b.)9:50
c.)4:1
d.)7:1
