Question

Express the ratio below in its simplest form
12:6

Answer 1

Answer: 2:1

Explanation:

12:6

Both left and right can be divided by 6, like a fraction, reduce.

= 2:1

Answer 2

12/6 simplified to lowest terms is 2/1.

Explanation:

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the HCF

12 ÷ 6

6 ÷ 6

Reduced fraction:

12/6 simplified to lowest terms is 2/1.