Simplify Ratio 48:72 (Answer: 2:3)

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48 : 72 = 2 : 3

Simplified Ratio

2 : 3

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2/3

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1 : 1.5

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Step-by-Step Solution: 48:72 = 2:3

Step 1

Find the Greatest Common Factor (GCF)

Find the GCF of 48 and 72, which is 24.

GCF(48, 72) = 24

Step 2

Divide Both Terms by the GCF

Divide 48 by 24 (2) and 72 by 24 (3) to get the simplified ratio 2:3.

(48 ÷ 24) : (72 ÷ 24) = 2 : 3

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Summary & Alternative Representations

Property / Format	Value
Simplified Ratio	`2 : 3`
GCF / Divisor	`24`
As a Fraction	`2/3`
Unit Rate (1:X)	`1 : 1.5`

Simplify Ratio 48:72

Step-by-Step Solution: 48:72 = 2:3

Find the Greatest Common Factor (GCF)

Divide Both Terms by the GCF

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What is the ratio 48:72 in simplest form?

Step-by-Step Solution: 48:72 = 2:3

Find the Greatest Common Factor (GCF)

Divide Both Terms by the GCF

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