Question

How do I solve this express the ratio 225 : 750 in its lowest terms?

Answer 1

just simplify \(\bf \cfrac{225}{750}\)

Answer 2

Find the common factor in both.......in this case is 75.....therefore by division the simplest ratio is 3:10

Answer 3

Factor each number into its prime factors:
225 = 5*5*3*3
750 = 5*5*5*3*2
It seems we can cancel out 2 fives and 1 three from both numbers giving us
3 / 5*2 = 3/10

Answer 4

both the numbers are divisible by 3 so divide it