Question

Write the ratio using fraction notation and reduce.

Answer 1

Let us first make the units same (like terms). Convert 2 feet into inches since the other term is already in inches. It is 24 inches. Now the ratio is 18 inches to 24 inches. To convert a ratio into a fraction, simply use the first number as the numerator and the second number as the denominator. So the fraction is 18/24. There are common factors in 18 and 24 which can divide both these numbers. 2 is a common factor and when both the numerator and denominator are divided by 2, the fraction becomes 9/12. The next common factor is 3. Divide both the numbers by 3. Now the fraction becomes 3/4. Since there are no more common factors, the fraction is in its lowest form.