Question

Is 54:18 and 18:6 equivalent and why

Answer 1

Answer: Yes! They are equivalent.

Explanation:

18:6 is just 54:18 simplified. In order to simplify a ratio, you must divide both numbers by the same dividend. So, if you divide 54 and 18 both by 3, you'll get the simplified ratio 18:6.

(This ratio can be further simplified by dividing by 6 and getting a ratio of 3:1).

Answer 2

both are equivalent because you can multiply 18:6 by 3 to get 54/18? i have no idea if this is right