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From the following pair of numbers, find the reduced form of ratio of first number to second number. 52, 78 - Algebra

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Question

From the following pair of numbers, find the reduced form of ratio of first number to second number.

52, 78

Sum
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Solution

52 : 78

= `52/78`

= `( 52 ÷ 26)/ (78 ÷ 26 )`      ...(HCF of 52 and 78 = 26)

= `2/3`

= 2 : 3    

Thus, the reduced form of 52 : 78 is 2 : 3.

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Chapter 4: Ratio and Proportion - Practice Set 4.1 [Page 61]

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Balbharati Mathematics 1 [English] Standard 9 Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 4 Ratio and Proportion
Practice Set 4.1 | Q (1) (iii) | Page 61
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