Question

There are 12 apples and 18 oranges in a basket. Find the ratio of
a number of apples to a number of oranges. Write the answer in
the lowest terms.

Answer 1

Answer:

the ratio is divide number of apples with number of oranges in basket and instead of division symbol use ratio symbol That is (:)

12:18

now 12

__

18

the answer is 2: 3

hence , two and three are the lowest terms

hope this would help u

Answer 2

Answer:

2:3

Step-by-step explanation:

Apples in a basket = 12

Oranges in a basket = 18

Ratio of a number of apple to a number of oranges = 12:18

12 _ 2

18 3

= 2:3

Explanation :- If you divide 12 and 18 with 6 you will get 2 and 3. 12÷6=2, 18÷6=3 Add the ratio symbol (:) to 2 and 3 = 2:3.

Hence the answer is 2:3