Question

Simplify the ratio 18:45

Answer 1

5:2

Explanation:

18 and 45 are both multiples of nine, so I divided both sides by nine.

18/9 = 2

45/9 = 5

5 and 2 are prime numbers, so you can't simplify any further.

Answer 2

2:5

Explanation:

18:45

Divide by 9 on each side

18/9 =2

45/9 =5

2:5