Question

Write down the ratio of the first number to second one in its simplest form.

(i) 63, 36
(ii) 44, 99
(iii) 161, 115
(iv) 135, 405

Answer 1

(i) Ratio of 63 to 36 = $\frac{63}{36}=\frac{7}{4}$ = 7:4

(ii) Ratio of 44 to 99 = $\frac{44}{99}=\frac{4}{9}$ = 4:9

(iii) Ratio of 161 to 115 = $\frac{161}{115}=\frac{7}{5}$ = 7:5

(iv) Ratio of 135 to 405 = $\frac{135}{405}=\frac{1}{3}$ = 1:3