Hey I want you guys to show me how to do this right I already get it wrong

Write the ratio as a fraction in simplest form.

28:48 (1 point)

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Hey I want you guys to show me how to do this right I already get it wrong 

Write the ratio as a fraction in simplest form. 

28:48  (1 point)

directrix · Answer

Would you post the work you did that gave a wrong answer? That will help me help you to see the error. Thanks.

anonymous · Answer

um  yeah no problem this is what I thought  you have divide 28 by 48=1 b). your answer is 1 ******

directrix · Answer

28 divided by 28 = 1.
48 divided by 48 = 1.
So, 28 divided by 48 has to be less than 1. 
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What is one factor (number) common to both 28 and 48?

anonymous · Answer

2

directrix · Answer

So, 28/48 = 14/24. Now, what number divides both 14 and 24? We're not finished.

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