SOLUTION: If the odds of winning a raffle are 18:208, what is the probability of winning?

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Question 368970: If the odds of winning a raffle are 18:208, what is the probability of winning?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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Odds are given as outcomes for winning to outcomes against winning.
Probability is given as winning outcomes divided by total outcomes.
P=18%2F%2818%2B208%29=18%2F226=9%2F113