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Three-term ratios in their simplest form

The question

Write each ratio in its simplest form.

  1. (a) 6 : 9 : 12

  2. (b) 21 : 49 : 56

  3. (c) 24 : 40 : 56

  4. (d) 150 : 90 : 30

Try it first, then show the answer

Answer

  • (a)2 : 3 : 4
  • (b)3 : 7 : 8
  • (c)3 : 5 : 7
  • (d)5 : 3 : 1
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Three-term ratios in their simplest form