Write a part-to-whole ratio in simplest form
Write the ratio as two numbers with a colon between them, like 3 : 8. Write it in simplest form.
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There are 8 cats and 12 dogs. Write the ratio of cats to all of the pets in simplest form.
Answer: 2 : 5
There are 6 cats and 2 dogs. Write the ratio of dogs to all of the pets in simplest form.
Answer: 1 : 4
There are 12 apples and 8 pears. Write the ratio of apples to all of the pieces of fruit in simplest form.
Answer: 3 : 5
Tip: Write the ratio as two numbers with a colon between them, like 3 : 8. Write it in simplest form.
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