Simplify the ratio by dividing both numbers by their HCF.

• Lime water : Plain water = \(20 : 300\)
• HCF of 20 and 300 is 20.
• \(20 \div 20 = 1\), \(300 \div 20 = 15\)
• Ratio = \(1 : 15\)

Final Answer: 1 : 15