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Question
In the example below, find the ratio of the first number to the second.
63, 49
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Solution
63 : 49
`= 63/49`
`= (63div7)/(49div7)` (HCF of 63 and 49 = 7)
`= 9/7`
`= 9 : 7` or 1.29 (approximate decimal form).
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