SOLUTION: How do you write the ratio as a fraction in the lowest term 1 3/8 to 1 7/8

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Question 848340: How do you write the ratio as a fraction in the lowest term 1 3/8 to 1 7/8
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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First convert each mixed number into improper fraction:

1%263%2F8=1%2B3%2F8=8%2F8%2B3%2F8=highlight_green%2811%2F8%29

1%267%2F8=1%2B7%2F8=8%2F8%2B7%2F8=highlight_green%2815%2F8%29

Next form the ratio asked:

%2811%2F8%29%2F%2815%2F8%29

Multiply numerator AND denominator by 1=8%2F8.
RESULT: highlight%28highlight%2811%2F15%29%29