Question

express the ratio 42 to 9 in simplest form6/5. 14/312/3. 4/3

Answer 1

Given the ratio:

$\frac{42}{9}$

To express the ratio above in its lowest form, divide both the numerator and denominator by the greatest common factor (GCF).

GCF of 42 and 9 = 3

Thus, we have:

$\frac{42\div3}{9\div3}=\frac{14}{3}$

ANSWER:

$\frac{14}{3}$