Simplify the ratio 0.35 : 0.65.

– by
  • 35 : 65
  • 5 : 13
  • 7 : 13
  • 2 : 3
See Solution

Change values to whole numbers.

Convert any decimal numbers to integers by multiplying both sides by 102 = 100 to eliminate all, 2, decimal places.

We then have:

0.35 : 0.65 = 35 : 65
Try to reduce the ratio further with the greatest common factor (GCF).

 The GCF of 35 and 65 is 5

Divide both terms by the GCF, 5:
35 ÷ 5 = 7
65 ÷ 5 = 13

The ratio 35 : 65 can be reduced to lowest terms by dividing both terms by the GCF = 5 :

35 : 65 = 7 : 13
Therefore the answer is = 7 : 13

Simplifying ratio of decimal numbers

 

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