Arithmeticeasy · Past Paper
Simplify $1/2 : 1/3$.
A2:3
B3:2
C1:6
D6:1
✓ Correct Answer: B — 3:2
To simplify a ratio of fractions, multiply by the LCD. LCD of 2 and 3 is 6. (1/2)*6 : (1/3)*6 = 3:2.
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