a trail mix recipe calls for 1/3 pound of mixed nuts, 4/15 pound of raisins and 2/5 pounds of granola. What is the ratio of raisins to mixed nuts in simplest form?
2 answers
r:m = 4/15:1/3 = 4/15:5/15 = 4:5
(4/15) / (1/3)
multiply top and bottom by 15
4 / 5
multiply top and bottom by 15
4 / 5