Question

find the ratio of the length of this basketball court to its width as a fraction in simplest form. width = 24 feet length = 142 feet the ratio of the length to the width of a basketball court is (type the ratio as a simplified fraction.)

Explanation:

Step1: Write the ratio

The ratio of length to width is $\frac{142}{24}$.

Step2: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest - common divisor (GCD) of 142 and 24. The GCD of 142 and 24 is 2. Divide both the numerator and the denominator by 2: $\frac{142\div2}{24\div2}=\frac{71}{12}$.

Answer:

$\frac{71}{12}$