Write the simplest form of the ratio $16 : 12$

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Solution

Writing the given ratio in the simplest form:
The ratio $16 : 12 = \frac{16}{12}$
HCF of $16 a n d 12 i s 4$
Dividing both the numerator and denominator by $4$
Now, $\frac{16 \div 4}{12 \div 4} = \frac{4}{3} = 4 : 3$
Hence, the simplest form of the ratio $16 : 12 i s 4 : 3$

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