Express 2½ : 6¼ as a ratio of whole numbers in its lowest terms?

Answer 1

To express 2½: 6¼ as a ratio of whole numbers in its lowest terms, we can convert the mixed numbers to improper fractions.

2½ can be written as 5/2.
6¼ can be written as 25/4.

Now, we can find the lowest terms by simplifying the fractions.

To simplify 5/2, we divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 1 in this case. Therefore, 5/2 is already in its lowest terms.

To simplify 25/4, we divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 1 in this case. Therefore, 25/4 is already in its lowest terms.

So, the ratio of 2½ : 6¼ as whole numbers in its lowest terms is 5/2 : 25/4.