Simplifying Ratios

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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 simplest form of the ratio 35:14?

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5:2

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What is the simplest form of the ratio 20:45?

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4:9

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If a class has 15 boys and 20 girls, what is the boy:girl ratio in simplest form?

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3:4

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Write the ratio of 15 girls to 6 boys as a fraction in simplest form.

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5/2

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What is the simplest form of the ratio 30:50?

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3:5

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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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If the ratio of cats to dogs is 8:4, what is the simplest form?

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2:1

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How can you express the ratio 12:16 as a fraction?

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12:16 can be expressed as 3/4.