SOLUTION: Write the ratio of 9 nickels to 3 quarters in simplest form. I keep getting 9/15, and this is not correct.

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Question 149227: Write the ratio of 9 nickels to 3 quarters in simplest form.
I keep getting 9/15, and this is not correct.
Answer by Earlsdon(6294) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
That's because 9%2F15 can be reduced.
9%2F15+=+highlight%283%29%2A3%2F%28highlight%283%29%2A5%29 Cancel the three's.
3%2F5 This is the simplest form!