Write the ratio in simplest form 3:9

Question

Write the ratio in simplest for. 

 

 

                  3:9

 

Answer 1

Reducing ratios is the same as reducing fractions.  When doing this, we find the GCF of the numerator and denominator.  Then we divide the numerator and denominator by the GCF.

 

The GCF is 3.

 

3:9 = (3/3) : (9/3) = 1:3