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Is 3:7 equal to 15:45

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no. its is not. the closest it gets is 14.8.
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User Stwienert
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No, these are not equal, here's why:
3 * 5 = 15
7 * 5 = 35
7 * 5 ≠ 45

Another good way to look at it is in fraction form:

3/7 is simplified
15/54 = 1/3
1/3 ≠ 3/7

So, in conclusion, these are not complementary ratios

Hope this helps.
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