Write the following ratios in lowest form:
$6 : 4$ _________

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Solution

To get lowest form of ratio $6 : 4$ which can also be written as $\frac{6}{4}$
Divide both numerator and denominator by HCF of $6$ and $4$ which equals to $2$ .
$\Rightarrow \frac{6}{4} = \frac{\frac{6}{2}}{\frac{4}{2}} = \frac{3}{2}$
Hence, lowest form of ratio $6 : 4$ is $3 : 2$

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