Question

write the ratio as a fraction in simplest form, with whole numbers in the numerator and denominator.
3.2 gal to 4 gal

Explanation:

Step1: Write ratio as fraction

$\frac{3.2}{4}$

Step2: Eliminate decimal in numerator

Multiply numerator and denominator by 10: $\frac{3.2 \times 10}{4 \times 10} = \frac{32}{40}$

Step3: Simplify the fraction

Divide numerator and denominator by GCD 8: $\frac{32 \div 8}{40 \div 8} = \frac{4}{5}$

Answer:

$\frac{4}{5}$