Question

express each ratio as a fraction in si

1. 56 pencils to 64 erasers

Explanation:

Step1: Write the ratio as a fraction

The ratio of 56 pencils to 64 erasers can be written as the fraction $\frac{56}{64}$.

Step2: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 56 and 64. The factors of 56 are 1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 14, 28, 56. The factors of 64 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64. The GCD of 56 and 64 is 8.
Divide both the numerator and the denominator by 8: $\frac{56\div8}{64\div8}=\frac{7}{8}$.

Answer:

$\frac{7}{8}$