3 years ago

Simplify ratio 40:28

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xxTIMURxx [149]3 years ago

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$40:28=\dfrac{40}{28}=\dfrac{40:4}{28:4}=\dfrac{10}{7}=10:7$

Answer: 40 : 28 = 10 : 7

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