SOLUTION: the ratio to apples to oranges on the lunch line is 2 : 3. what fraction of the fruit are apples ? how do i find the answer ?

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Question 702913: the ratio to apples to oranges on the lunch line is 2 : 3. what fraction of the fruit are apples ?
how do i find the answer ?
Answer by jpvn2015(54) About Me  (Show Source):
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Apples - 2
Oranges - 3
2/5 is the answer.
Take the 2 apples, and put 2 on top of the vindicum (numerator). Add the 2 and the 3 together, and place the 5 in the denominator.