Simplify the ratio by dividing both numbers by their HCF.

• Oats : Water = \(2 : 6\)
• HCF of 2 and 6 is 2.
• \(2 \div 2 = 1\), \(6 \div 2 = 3\)
• Ratio = \(1 : 3\)

Final Answer: 1 : 3