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8 grade maths

Simplify the following 35:60.

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To simplify the ratio 35:60, we need to find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of both numbers.

Finding the GCD

The GCD of 35 and 60 is 5. We can find this by listing the factors:

  • Factors of 35: 1, 5, 7, 35
  • Factors of 60: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 12, 15, 20, 30, 60

Simplifying the Ratio

Now, we divide both numbers in the ratio by their GCD:

  • 35 ÷ 5 = 7
  • 60 ÷ 5 = 12

Final Result

The simplified form of the ratio 35:60 is 7:12.