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Year 7 maths · A.3 · Ratios

Simplify ratios

Divide both numbers by the same number until the ratio is in simplest form.

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  1. Write 35 : 25 in simplest form.

    Answer: 7 : 5

  2. Write 28 : 24 in simplest form.

    Answer: 7 : 6

  3. Write 25 : 20 in simplest form.

    Answer: 5 : 4

Tip: Divide both numbers by the same number until the ratio is in simplest form.

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