Ratio - Simplifying

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities, showing how many times one value contains or is contained within the other.

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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 the ratio of 14 to 8 in simplest form?

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7 : 4

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What is the simplest form of the ratio 27 : 63?

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3 : 7

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What is the simplest form of the ratio 120 : 260?

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6 : 13

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What is the ratio of 45 minutes to 1 hour in simplest form?

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3 : 4

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If the ratio of green circles to red squares is 4 : 1, what is it in simplest form?

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1 : 4

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What does it mean for a ratio to be in simplest form?

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A ratio is in simplest form when the two numbers cannot be divided by any common factor other than 1.

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What is the GCD of 14 and 8?

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The GCD of 14 and 8 is 2.

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How do you express a ratio as a fraction?

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A ratio can be expressed as a fraction by placing the first quantity over the second quantity.