Basic Math Examples

6 : 16

$6 : 16$

Step 1

Convert the ratio to a fraction by making the left side of the ratio the numerator and the right side the denominator.

\frac{6}{16}

$\frac{6}{16}$

Step 2

Cancel the common factor of

6

$6$ and

16

$16$ .

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Step 2.1

Factor

2

$2$ out of

6

$6$ .

\frac{2 (3)}{16}

$\frac{2 (3)}{16}$

Step 2.2

Cancel the common factors.

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Step 2.2.1

Factor

2

$2$ out of

16

$16$ .

\frac{2 \cdot 3}{2 \cdot 8}

$\frac{2 \cdot 3}{2 \cdot 8}$

Step 2.2.2

Cancel the common factor.

$\frac{2 \cdot 3}{2 \cdot 8}$

Step 2.2.3

Rewrite the expression.

$\frac{3}{8}$