Reduce the Ratio 8:6: Finding the Simplest Form

To solve this problem, let's reduce the ratio $8:6$ to its simplest form.

First, we need to determine the greatest common divisor (GCD) of the numbers 8 and 6. The divisors of 8 are 1, 2, 4, and 8. The divisors of 6 are 1, 2, 3, and 6. The greatest common divisor shared by both 8 and 6 is 2.

Next, we simplify the ratio by dividing both terms of the ratio by their GCD:

• Divide 8 by 2: $\frac{8}{2} = 4$
• Divide 6 by 2: $\frac{6}{2} = 3$

Thus, the ratio $8:6$ simplifies to $4:3$.

Therefore, the reduced ratio of the given ratio is $4:3$.