Question

If the ratio a : b = 2 : 3, and b : c = 12 : 14. Find the ratio a : c.

Answer 1

Answer:

you need to take b as common in both

so

take lcm of 3 and 12

lcm is 12

a:b=(2*4)/(3*4)

=8/12=8:12

ratio of a:c= 8:14