They are both equivalent to 1, so they are equal.
Recall that

There are three cases to consider:
(1) When

, we have

and

, so

(2) When

and

, we get

and

, so

(3) When

, we have

and

, so

So
Answer: Not safe
Step-by-step explanation:
Let the angle of elevation of the ramp be θ, then:

But the maximum angle for the ramp cannot exceed 7.1°. The calculated angle of elevation will make it difficult, if not impossible, for motorized wheelchairs to get up the ramp.
Therefore, the ramp at the local library is not safe for motorized wheelchairs