write the simplest ratios in the simplest form
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Example: Simplify the ratio 6 : 10
The factors of 6 are: 1, 2, 3, 6.
The factors of 10 are: 1, 2, 5, 10.
Then the greatest common factor of 6 and 10 is 2.
Divide both terms by 2.
6 ÷ 2 = 3.
10 ÷ 2 = 5.
Rewrite the ratio using the results. The simplified ratio is 3 : 5.
6 : 10 = 3 : 5 in simplest form.
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Example: Simplify the ratio 6 : 10
The factors of 6 are: 1, 2, 3, 6.
The factors of 10 are: 1, 2, 5, 10.
Then the greatest common factor of 6 and 10 is 2.
Divide both terms by 2.
6 ÷ 2 = 3.
10 ÷ 2 = 5.
Rewrite the ratio using the results. The simplified ratio is 3 : 5.
6 : 10 = 3 : 5 in simplest form
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