Please tell me how to solve this and tell me the answer on how to simplify this ratio: 16 to 56?

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anonymous · Answer

16 : 56 is same as 16/56, you simplify it as you woud do with fraction

anonymous · Answer

let's say you have 2:4, that is same as 2/4 = 1/2 so the simplified ratio would be 1:2

twistrose · Answer

Can you show me how? I've tried it before but I can't figure it out.

twistrose · Answer

Thank you

anonymous · Answer

just write here your answer so i can tell you if it's correct :)

rebeccaxhawaii · Answer

both are divisible by 8
so 16/8=2
56/8=7 so

2:7 is your final answer

twistrose · Answer

I got 4 to 14, and that was by dividing it by four, but since I had to divide by two again I thought that I had to divide by 6, so I did but that is wrong.

anonymous · Answer

okay and 4/14 can still be divided with 2 and that is your answer :) btw, you did it great by yourself :D

twistrose · Answer

oh thanks :)

anonymous · Answer

you're welcome