Question

Find an equivalent ratio in simplest terms:
30 : 24

Answer 1

5/4.

Explanation:

1. Find the GCD (or HCF) of numerator and denominator. GCD of 30 and 24 is 6.

2. 30 ÷ 624 ÷ 6.

3. Reduced fraction: 54. Therefore, 30/24 simplified to lowest terms is 5/4.

Answer 2

5 : 4

Explanation:

Given

30 : 24 ( divide both parts by 6 )

= 5 : 4 ← in simplest form