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Express [6(2/3)] : [7(1/2)] ratios in simplest form.

Answer»

First convert the given mixed fraction into improper fraction. [6(2/3)]: [7(1/2)] = (20/3): (15/2)

By cross multiplication, we get,

= 40:45

HCF of 40 and 45 is 5

= (40 ÷ 5) / (45 ÷ 5)

= (8/9)

= 8:9

Hence the simplest form of 40:45 is 8:9



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