Write the ratio as a fraction in simplest form. 15 computers: 30 students

Ratio can also be written as fraction. For instance, 15 computers: 30 students can also be (15:30 in the form of ratio) 15/30. Since we will change this ratio to its simplest form, we will follow the simple steps in reducing fractions. The most practical way in simplifying fractions is to look for the GCF (Greatest Common Factor).

so,

15 = 1, 2, 3, 5, 15

30 = 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 15, 30

From the set of factors above, we will have 15 as the common divisor or factor. So, we will divide both numbers with 15.

15 : 15 = 1

30 : 15 = 2

so we can have 1: 2 (rational form)

1/2 (fractional form)

thus, 1 computer is to 2 students.

The ratio as a fration should be 1/2 because 15 computers : 30 students and would be put into fraction form 15/30 15/30 : 15/15 = 1/2 15:15=1 and 30:15=2 So the answer is 1/2