Question

Use division to find all the whole number ratios equivalent to 56:24

Answer 1

Whole numbers equivalent are 28:12, 14:6, 7:3.

Answer 2

So,

First you would simplify and find the simplest form.

P.F.F. of 56:24 (56/24)

`(2*2*2*7)/(2*2*2*3)`

Cross out ones

`(7)/(3)`

Now, simply add 7 and 3 to the numerator and denominator, respectively.

1. 7:3
2. 14:6
3. 21:9
4. 28:12
5:35:15
6. 42:18
7. 49:21
8. 56:24