1) Change the Mixed number into an improper fraction 3 x 8 = 24 1+24 = 25/3
2) Get both fractions on equal terms. Find the Greatest Common Denominator. In this case, it’s 24. Multiply by what you need to get 24. 8x3=24 and 12x2=24
3) Multiply Accordingly 25/8 x 3 = 75/24 7/12 x 2 = 14/24
4) Subtract and change back to Mixed Number 75-14 = 61 61/24 = 2 13/24
You would multiply the cups of flour by 3 and the cups of water by 3. which would give you 9 cups of flour and 6 cups of water. the ratio is 1.5 cups of flour to 1 cup of water.
