Question

Find an equivalent ratio in simplest terms:
36 : 42

Answer 1

You need to divide both by 6 to get 6:7

Answer 2

Answer: 36 : 42 can be simplified to 6 : 7

Step-by-step explanation: 36 : 42 can be written as a fraction 36/42, and dividing by 6 for both sides (the greatest common factor), we thus get 6/7 or 6 : 7