Question

Write the ratio as a fraction in simplest form, with whole numbers in the numerator and denominator. 2.1yd : 1.4yd

Answer 1

9514 1404 393

Answer:

3/2

Explanation:

Multiplying numerator and denominator by 10 will convert the ratio to a ratio of whole numbers. Then dividing by the common factor of 7 will reduce it to simplest form.

`\frac{2.1\text{ yd}}{1.4\text{ yd}}=(2.1*10)/(1.4*10)=(21)/(14)=(3*7)/(2*7)=\boxed{(3)/(2)}`