16
16/18 = 8/9
((18 * 16) / 9) - 8 = 24.
That's the same as 8/9 x 18/9 = 144/81 = 16/9 or 1 and 7/9
8/9
Yes, 16/18 = 8/9
2/3 x 9/16 = 3/8
9
9 + 8 + 16 + 17 + 18 = 68
Well, darling, if you want a ratio equivalent to 8 to 9, you can simply multiply both numbers by the same factor to maintain the ratio. So, how about 16 to 18? Voilà, you've got yourself an equivalent ratio. Math can be a piece of cake when you sprinkle a little sass on top!
8/9 = 16/18
8/9 + 1/2 = 16/18 + 9/18 = 25/18