Are 16:14 and 64:60 equivalent? Explain?

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Esperanza Kemp

11 November, 15:08

Are 16:14 and 64:60 equivalent? Explain?

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Jaydin Ramos · Answer 1

If a:b=c:d then a/b=c/d and ad=bc

so

if 16:14=64:60 then 16/14=64/60 and (16) (60) = (14) (64)

(16) (60) = 960

(14) (64) = 896

960≠896

not equivilent

the easiest way is to simplify them

16/14=8/7

64/60=32/30=16/15

not equal

not equivilent