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Question
In the example below, find the ratio of the first number to the second.
24, 56
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Solution
24 : 56
`= 24/56`
`= (24 div 8)/(56 div 8)` (HCF of 24 and 56 = 8)
`= 3/7`
`= 3 : 7`
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