math test ratio and fractions

Question

write each ratio as a fraction in lowest terms

60 to 96

Answer 1

Hi Patt,

The greatest common factor of 60 and 96 is 12. You can divide the numerator and the denominator to write the ratio in simplest form:

60 ÷ 12 = 5

96 ÷ 12 8

The simplest form of the ratio would be 5

8