SOLUTION: Write the ratio in lowest terms: 7 1/2 inches to 3 1/3 inches How would I line this up to find the ratio. Thank you so much!

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Question 1086537: Write the ratio in lowest terms:
7 1/2 inches to 3 1/3 inches
How would I line this up to find the ratio.
Thank you so much!
Found 2 solutions by ikleyn, MathTherapy:
Answer by ikleyn(52777) About Me  (Show Source):
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1.  71%2F2 = 15%2F2.


2.  31%2F3 = 10%2F3.


3.  71%2F2 : 31%2F3 = %28%2815%2F2%29%29%2F%28%2810%2F3%29%29 = %2815%2A3%29%2F%282%2A10%29 = %283%2A3%29%2F%282%2A2%29 = 9%2F4.

Answer. 9%2F4.


Answer by MathTherapy(10551) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Write the ratio in lowest terms:
7 1/2 inches to 3 1/3 inches
How would I line this up to find the ratio.
Thank you so much!
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