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For the following numbers write the ratio of first number to second number in the reduced form. 21, 48

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Question

For the following numbers write the ratio of first number to second number in the reduced form.

21, 48

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Solution

`21 : 48 = 21/48 = (21 ÷ 3)/( 48 ÷ 3 )= 7/16 = 7 : 16 `   ...(HCF of 21 and 48 = 3)

Thus, the reduced form of 21 : 48 is 7 : 16.

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Chapter 4: Ratio and Proportion - Problem Set 4 [Page 78]

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Balbharati Mathematics 1 [English] Standard 9 Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 4 Ratio and Proportion
Problem Set 4 | Q (2) (i) | Page 78

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