SOLUTION: simplify this ratio- 38/57 (it's supposed to be a fraction, 38 on top and 57 on the bottom) I think the answer is >>>>2:3<<<<< but I'm not sure.

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Question 811117: simplify this ratio- 38/57 (it's supposed to be a fraction, 38 on top and 57 on the bottom) I think the answer is >>>>2:3<<<<< but I'm not sure.
Answer by Edwin McCravy(20060) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
38 = 2·19

57 = 3·19

38%2F57%22%22=%22%22%282%2A19%29%2F%283%2A19%29%22%22=%22%22%282%2Across%2819%29%29%2F%283%2Across%2819%29%29%22%22=%22%222%2F3

Edwin