Simplifying Ratios

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a relationship between two numbers indicating how many times the first number contains the second.

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How do you simplify a ratio?

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To simplify a ratio, divide both terms by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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What is a unit rate?

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A unit rate is a ratio that compares a quantity to one unit of another quantity.

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How do you convert a fraction to a unit rate?

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To convert a fraction to a unit rate, divide the numerator by the denominator.

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What is the greatest common divisor (GCD)?

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The GCD is the largest number that divides two or more numbers without leaving a remainder.

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How do you find the GCD of two numbers?

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To find the GCD, list the factors of each number and identify the largest common factor.

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What is the simplified form of the ratio 4:6?

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The simplified form of the ratio 4:6 is 2:3.

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What is the simplified form of the ratio 12:16?

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The simplified form of the ratio 12:16 is 3:4.

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If a ratio is 25:150, what is its unit rate?

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The unit rate of the ratio 25:150 is 1:6.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms by dividing the numerator and denominator by their GCD.