SOLUTION: Can someone help me on this problem? I need to write the ratio of 4 1/3 to 6 in simplest form. Thanks, Lyn

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Question 44270: Can someone help me on this problem?
I need to write the ratio of 4 1/3 to 6 in simplest form.
Thanks,
Lyn

Answer by Earlsdon(6294) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Write the ratio 4 1/3 to 6 in simplest form.
This means, write the given ratio as a ratio of two integers.
Change the 4 1/3 into an improper fraction: 4 1/3 = 13/3
Change the 6 into thirds: 6 = 18/3
Now write the ratio of these two and simplify.
%2813%2F3%29%2F%2818%2F3%29+=+13%2F18