The ratio of Terry’s height to his uncle’s height is :
. What is simplest ratio of Terry’s height to his uncle’s height?
The ratio of Terry’s height to his uncle’s height is :
Multiply each part of the ratio by a same number of 20 to make them whole numbers:
:
= (
× 20) : (
× 20) = 15:36
Then, divide each whole number of the ratio by common factors to find its simplest form:
15:36 = (15 ÷ 3) : (36 ÷ 3) = 5:12