Question

Express each ratio as a fraction in simplest form, 8 ounces to 12 pounds

Answer 1

As per the data given in the question.

In the above question it is given that,

The given value is 8 ounces to 12 pounds

We have to find the simplest form of ratio.

Here we have to use the conversation of ratio in same unit then divide by GCD.

Thus, converting pounds into ounces,

1 pound = 16 ounces

12 pounds = 192 ounces.

So the ratio will be,

$=\frac{8}{192}$

Dividing both numerator and denominator with 8 we get,

$=\frac{\frac{8}{8} }{\frac{192}{8} }$

$=\frac{1 ounce}{24 ounces}$

Hence the simplest form of ration is $\frac{1 ounces}{24 ounces}$.