What is the ratio of 72 to 126

72/126

divide both by: 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, or 18

i went with: 6

72 divided by 6 = 12 times 6 = 72

126 divided by 6 = 21 times 6 = 126

now the fraction is: 12/21

Ratio: 72 to 126

can be turned into a fraction 72/126

we then simplify the fraction 72/126

72 : 2 = 36

126 : 2 = 63

36 : 3 = 12

63 : 3 = 21

72/126 ⇒ 36/63 ⇒ 12/21

ratio of 72 to 126 is 12 to 21.

72/126 = 0.5714

12/21 = 0.5714