simplify 6 : 2

Understand the Problem

The question is asking to simplify the ratio of 6 to 2, which involves reducing it to its simplest form.

Answer

3:1
Answer for screen readers

The final answer is 3:1

Steps to Solve

  1. Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of the numbers

To simplify the ratio, we need to find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 6 and 2.

$ ext{GCD}(6, 2) = 2 $

  1. Divide both numbers by the GCD

Now divide both numbers in the ratio by their GCD.

$ rac{6 , \text{(numerator)}}{2 , \text{(GCD)}} = 3 $

$ rac{2 , \text{(denominator)}}{2 , \text{(GCD)}} = 1 $

  1. Write the simplified ratio

The simplified ratio is 3:1.

The final answer is 3:1

More Information

Ratios are a way to compare two quantities. Simplifying ratios is similar to simplifying fractions.

Tips

A common mistake is to incorrectly find the GCD. Ensure you accurately determine the largest number that divides both quantities.

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