Question

there are 8 triangles and 6 circles. what is the simplest ratio of circles to triangles?

Explanation:

Step1: Write the ratio

The ratio of circles to triangles is \(6:8\).

Step2: Simplify the ratio

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of \(6\) and \(8\). The factors of \(6\) are \(1,2,3,6\), and the factors of \(8\) are \(1,2,4,8\). The GCD of \(6\) and \(8\) is \(2\).
Divide both numbers in the ratio by \(2\): \(\frac{6}{2}:\frac{8}{2}=3:4\)

Answer:

\(3:4\)