Question

Express each fraction in simplest form 15 in : 5 ft ?

Answer 1

3 in : 1 ft

Explanation:

15/5 = 3

5/5 = 1

Therefore, 3:1

Answer 2

1 : 4 . . . . or . . . . 1/4

Explanation:

... 15 in : 5 ft . . . . . . given

... 3 in : 1 ft . . . . . . . divide by 5

... 3 in : 12 in . . . . . express using the same units

... 1 : 4 . . . . . . . . . . . divide by 3 in

This can also be written as 1/4.