Question

Which fraction in its simplest form represents the ratio $8:12?$

• A. $\frac{2}{3}$
• B. $\frac{8}{12}$
• C. $\frac{4}{6}$
• D. $\frac{12}{8}$

Answer 1

The correct option is A $\frac{2}{3}$

The given ratio is $8:12,$ which can be written as the fraction $\frac{8}{12}$.

$\frac{8}{12}$$=\frac{4\times 2}{4\times 3}$ $=\frac{2}{3}$

$\therefore \frac{2}{3}$ is the simplest form of the fraction $\frac{8}{12}$ which represents the ratio $8:12$.