Write this ratio as a fraction in simplest form without any units. 54 ounces to 3 pounds You can use the table below to help convert the units. Length Weight Capacity (Volume) 1 foot = 12 inches 1 yard = 3 feet 1 pound 16 ounces 1 pint = 2 cups 1 quart 2 pints 1 gallon = 4 quarts = =

Answer :

Given:

54 ounces to 3 pounds and units table.

Required:

Write this ratio as a fraction in simplest form without any units.

Explanation:

To solve this, we have relation

[tex]1pound=16ounces[/tex]

Now,

[tex]\begin{gathered} =\frac{54ounces}{3pounds} \\ =\frac{54ounces}{3\times16ounces} \\ =\frac{54ounces}{48ounces} \\ =\frac{9}{8} \end{gathered}[/tex]

Answer:

[tex]\text{ The answer is }9:8.[/tex]