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Ratio Simplification 223769

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1. **State the problem:** Write the ratio 2 feet to 2 yards in simplest form as a fraction. 2. **Understand the units:** 1 yard = 3 feet. 3. **Convert units:** Convert 2 yards to feet to have the same units. $$2\text{ yards} = 2 \times 3 = 6\text{ feet}$$ 4. **Write the ratio with same units:** $$\frac{2\text{ feet}}{6\text{ feet}}$$ 5. **Simplify the fraction:** $$\frac{2}{6} = \frac{\cancel{2}^1}{\cancel{6}^3} = \frac{1}{3}$$ 6. **Final answer:** The ratio in simplest form is $\frac{1}{3}$.