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QuestionWrite the ratio as a fraction in simplest form, with whole numbers in the numerator and denominator. 35 to 3035 \text { to } 30

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STEP 1

1. The given ratio is 35 to 30 35 \text{ to } 30 .
2. We need to express this ratio as a fraction in its simplest form.
3. The fraction should have whole numbers in both the numerator and the denominator.

STEP 2

1. Write the ratio as a fraction.
2. Simplify the fraction by finding the greatest common divisor (GCD).
3. Divide the numerator and denominator by the GCD.

STEP 3

Write the ratio 35 to 30 35 \text{ to } 30 as a fraction:
3530\frac{35}{30}

STEP 4

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 35 35 and 30 30 .
- The factors of 35 35 are 1,5,7,35 1, 5, 7, 35 . - The factors of 30 30 are 1,2,3,5,6,10,15,30 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 10, 15, 30 . - The common factors are 1,5 1, 5 . - The GCD is 5 5 .

STEP 5

Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD to simplify the fraction:
35÷530÷5=76\frac{35 \div 5}{30 \div 5} = \frac{7}{6}
The ratio 35 to 30 35 \text{ to } 30 as a fraction in simplest form is:
76\boxed{\frac{7}{6}}

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