Question

Write the ratio in lowest terms with whole numbers in the numerator and deminator.

24 yrd to 13 1/3 yrd

(show steps please and thanks!)

Answer 1

best start by multiplying by 3

Answer 2

so at least you can work with whole numbers.

\[24\times 3=72\]
\[3\times 13\tfrac{1}{3}=40\]

Answer 3

then you have
\[\frac{72}{40}\] which you can reduce to lowest terms. start by dividing top and bottom by 2

Answer 4

or if you want to cut to the chase, divide top and bottom by 8 and be done in one step