Question

Simplify the ratio 2.8 to 6.4

Answer 1

First, multiply both sides by 10:

`2.8\colon6.4\rightarrow28\colon64`

And divide both sides by 4:

`28\colon64\rightarrow(28)/(4)\colon(64)/(4)\rightarrow7\colon16`

This way, the simplified ratio is:

`7\colon16`