One pile has 2 parts of the total and the other has 1 part
→ 2 + 1 = 3 parts are needed to divide up the total.
12 / 3 = 4
→ each part contains 4
→ to divide 12 in the ratio of 2:1, you split it 2 parts × 4 per part : 1 part × 4 per part
= 8 : 4
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The ratio of 12 to 24 can be simplified by dividing both numbers by their greatest common factor, which is 12. So, 12 divided by 12 is 1, and 24 divided by 12 is 2. Therefore, the simplified ratio of 12 to 24 is 1:2.
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divide both by 2 2/12 = 1/6
To simplify 158/12, divide 158 by 12. The answer is 13 remainder 2. 13 is a whole number. Now, pit the 2 over 12. It is 2/12, but it needs to be simplified, so divide the denominator and numerator by 2. The answer is 1/6. Put it with the 13 and the final answer is 13 1/6.
It is 812/1.