Question

Express the ratio below in its simplest form. 2.5 : 3.5

Answer 1

5:7 is the simplest form

Answer 2

The simplest form of the ratio is "5 : 7".

Step-by-step explanation:

We have,

2.5 : 3.5

To find, the ratio of simplest form 2.5 : 3.5 = ?

∴ 2.5 : 3.5 =$\dfrac{25}{10}:\dfrac{35}{10}$

Multiplying 10 by numerator, we get

$\dfrac{25\times 10}{10}:\dfrac{35\times 10}{10}$

= 25 : 35

Dividing 5, we get

$= \dfrac{25}{5} :\dfrac{35}{5}$

= 5 : 7

Hence, the simplest form of the ratio is "5 : 7".