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From the following pairs of numbers, find the reduced form of ratio of first number to second number. 72, 60

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Question

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

72, 60

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Solution

72 : 60 = `72/60 =(72 ÷12)/ (60÷12) = 6/5 = 6 : 5`    ... (HCF of 72 and 60 = 12)
Thus, the reduced form of 72 : 60 is 6 : 5.

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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) (i) | Page 61
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