To determine whether the ratio is in simplest form and write the ratio in two other ways. Given: The ratio is 24:8.

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To determine whether the ratio is in simplest form and write the ratio in two other ways.  Given:  The ratio is 24:8.

autormtak0w · Accepted Answer

Calculation:  Simplify the ratio,  248 [highest common factor of 24 and 8 is 8]  =24÷88÷8 [divide the numerator and denominator by 8]  =31  =3:1  Since, the simplest form of the ratio 24:8 is 3:1.  Hence, the ratio 24:8 is not in simplest form.  The ratio 24:8 can also be written as  248=24×28×2=4816=48:16 [multiply the numerator and denominator by 2]  248=24×38×3=7224=72:24 [multiply the numerator and denominator by 3]  Hence, the ratio 24:8 can also be written as 48:16 and 72:24.

Kindlein6h · Accepted Answer

Step 1  Given: 24:8  248  =24÷88÷8  =31  =3:1  Step 2  Ratio 24:8 can also be written as  248=24×28×2  =4816=48:16  248=24×38×3  =7224=72:24  Answer: 24:8 can also be written as 48:16 and 72:24

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