Answer:
The ratio simplifies fully to 2:1
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Work Shown:
4 & 1/2 = 4 + 1/2 = 4 + 0.5 = 4.5
2 & 1/4 = 2 + 1/4 = 2 + 0.25 = 2.25
The original ratio is the same as 4.5 : 2.25
Divide both parts by 2.25 and you'll end up with 2:1
4.5/2.25 = 2
2.25/2.25 = 1
This means the length is twice as long compared to the width.
