Question

express the ratio 6 inches to 3 feet in its simplest form. submit answer as #:# or fraction.

Explanation:

Convert units to be consistent

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Write the ratio with common units

$$ \frac{6\text{ inches}}{36\text{ inches}} = \frac{6}{36} $$

Simplify the ratio to its simplest form

$$ \frac{6}{36} = \frac{1}{6} \quad \text{or} \quad 1:6 $$

Answer:

\(1:6\) (or \(\frac{1}{6}\))