Question

Why is 60: 45 and 4 : 3 equivalent?

Answer 1

60 : 45 can be simplified to 4 : 3
(divide 60 and 45 by 15 and you’ll get 4:3)

Answer 2

Answer:

see explanation

Step-by-step explanation:

Given the ratio

60 : 45

Then the ratio can be simplified by dividing both parts by the highest common factor.

The highest common factor of 60 and 45 is 15

Dividing both parts of the ratio by 15 gives

60 : 14 = 4 : 3 ← in simplest form