Q. Find an equivalent ratio in simplest terms:44:72□ : □
Identify GCD: Identify the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 44 and 72. To do this, list the factors of each number and find the largest number that divides both without leaving a remainder. Factors of 44 are 1, 2, 4, 11, 22, 44. Factors of 72 are 1, 2, 722, 4, 724, 725, 726, 727, 728, 729, 440, 72. The GCD is 4.
Divide by GCD: Divide both terms of the ratio by the GCD to simplify the ratio. So, divide 44 by 4 and 72 by 4. 44÷4=11 and 72÷4=18.
Write Simplified Ratio: Write the simplified ratio. The simplified ratio is 11:18.