how do i simplify a ratio

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A ratio is just a fraction(I think)but you can lay it out different ways.

You can simplify a ratio by dividing both sides of the ratios by it HCF(Highest Common Factor).

Example: 4:8 the HCF is 4 so divid bothsides of the ratio

1:2

Am I right?

Tiddle Nov 14, 2014

Tiddle · Answer 1 · 2014-11-14T05:40:07

A ratio is just a fraction(I think)but you can lay it out different ways.

You can simplify a ratio by dividing both sides of the ratios by it HCF(Highest Common Factor).

Example: 4:8 the HCF is 4 so divid bothsides of the ratio

1:2

Am I right?

happy7 · Answer 2 · 2014-11-14T05:46:55

Sounds right to me

Tiddle · Answer 3 · 2014-11-14T05:54:02

Cool thanks I wasn't sure.

happy7 · Answer 4 · 2014-11-14T05:54:33

Okay..................