There are 35 boys in the 6th grade and 42 girls the ratio is 5 boys 7 girls how do I get the answer

Answer :

Answer: The ratio is wrong, it's 5 boys 6 girls

Explanation: To find this you would find the LCF (Least Common Factor) which would be 7, and divide both by 7, being 35/7 and 42/7, giving you the answers 5 and 6.