Solve 2.4:1.6=60:40

$$2.4 : 1.6 = 60 : 40$$

Verify

Solution Steps

Expand \frac{2.4}{1.6} by multiplying both numerator and the denominator by 10.

$$\frac{24}{16}=\frac{60}{40}$$

Reduce the fraction \frac{24}{16} to lowest terms by extracting and canceling out 8.

$$\frac{3}{2}=\frac{60}{40}$$

Reduce the fraction \frac{60}{40} to lowest terms by extracting and canceling out 20.

$$\frac{3}{2}=\frac{3}{2}$$

Compare \frac{3}{2} and \frac{3}{2}.

$$\text{true}$$