To simplify the ratio 655:544, you need to find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of the two numbers.
Find the GCD of 655 and 544.
- The prime factorization of 655 is \(5 \times 131\).
- The prime factorization of 544 is \(2^4 \times 17\).
- Since there are no common prime factors, the GCD is 1.
Divide both numbers by the GCD: \[ \frac{655}{1} = 655 \quad \text{and} \quad \frac{544}{1} = 544 \]
Therefore, the simplified ratio of 655:544 is 655:544.
If you're looking for a decimal equivalent, you can also calculate: \[ \frac{655}{544} \approx 1.204 \]
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