Tell whether the ratio form a proportion

14/21 = 26/39

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Skye Cooper

18 July, 13:37

Tell whether the ratio form a proportion

14/21 = 26/39

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Ryann Diaz · Answer 1

If the ratios form a proportion, the ratios will be equal. first we'll simplify the ratios:

14/21

divide top and bottom by 7

2/3

26/39

divide top and bottom by 13

2/3

ss you can see now, the ratios are indeed equal, so they do form a proportion

Tell whether the ratio form a proportion14/21 = 26/39

Tell whether the ratio form a proportion

14/21 = 26/39