Question

what is the ratio 18b^2 to 45b written in simplest form?

Answer 1

Write the ratio as a fraction, then reduce by factoring.

18b^2
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45b

2*9*b*b
---------
5*9*b

Now cancel the common factors, 9 and b. The simplest form is:

2b
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5

Answer 2

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