Q. Find an equivalent ratio in simplest terms:42:44□ : □
Identify GCD: Identify the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 42 and 44. The GCD of 42 and 44 is 2, because 2 is the largest number that divides both 42 and 44 without leaving a remainder.
Divide by GCD: Divide both terms of the ratio by the GCD to simplify the ratio. So, we divide 42 by 2 and 44 by 2. 42÷2=21 and 44÷2=22.
Write simplified ratio: Write the simplified ratio. The simplified ratio is 21:22.