Oh, dude, the ratio of 54 to 36 is like 3:2. You just divide both numbers by their greatest common factor, which is 18 in this case. So, 54 divided by 18 is 3, and 36 divided by 18 is 2. Easy peasy lemon squeezy!
It is: 36/54 = 2/3 simplified
36/54 = 18/27 = 6/9 = 2/3
2/3
If he has $54 now and had $36 then, you need to subtract:54-36 = ?
54/6 = 36/y So, y = 4
1:4
It is: 2/3
2/3
27/50
36 + 54 = 90
54 − 362/5 = 88/5 or 173/5