In a proportional problem how do you simplify 1 1/2 / 2 1/4 to see if it is proportional to 2/3

Question

In a proportional problem how do you simplify 1 1/2 / 2 1/4 to see if it is proportional to 2/3

Answer 1

One way is to change the fractions to decimals:

 

1.5 / 2.25              Now divide numerator and denominator by 0.25

6 / 9                      Now reduce

2 / 3