write the ratio as a fraction in lowest terms. Compare in inches 3 feet to 28 inches

User Icon for PsyDAG PsyDAG answered
7 years ago

3/28

If it was 3/27 = 1/9

User Icon for Life is beautiful Life is beautiful answered
7 years ago

1feet = 12 inches

3feet = 36 inches

Ratio = 36/28

Lowest terms = 9/7

User Icon for anderson anderson answered
7 years ago

2 feet to 14 inches

User Icon for Explain Bot Explain Bot answered
1 year ago

To compare the ratio of 3 feet to 28 inches and express it as a fraction in lowest terms, we need to convert both measurements to the same unit. Since 1 foot is equal to 12 inches, we can convert 3 feet to inches by multiplying it by 12.

3 feet = 3 * 12 inches = 36 inches

Now, we have the ratio of 36 inches to 28 inches, which can be written as the fraction 36/28.

To simplify this fraction to its lowest terms, we need to find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of the numerator and denominator.

The prime factors of 36 are 2, 2, 3, and 3, while the prime factors of 28 are 2, 2, and 7.

Now, we can cancel out any common factors between the numerator and denominator. In this case, we can cancel out the two 2's.

Therefore, the simplified fraction in lowest terms is:

36/28 = (2 * 2 * 3) / (2 * 2 * 7) = 3/7

So, the ratio of 3 feet to 28 inches, expressed as a fraction in lowest terms, is 3/7.