Question

write the ratio as a fraction in simplest form, with whole numbers in the numerator and denominator.
7.5 to 1.5

Explanation:

Step1: Write ratio as fraction

$\frac{7.5}{1.5}$

Step2: Eliminate decimals (multiply by 10)

$\frac{7.5 \times 10}{1.5 \times 10} = \frac{75}{15}$

Step3: Simplify the fraction

$\frac{75 \div 15}{15 \div 15} = \frac{5}{1}$

Answer:

$\frac{5}{1}$ or 5