5.1 - 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 factor (GCF).

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What is the ratio of 15 to 30 in simplest form?

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1:2

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If there are 4 red apples and 3 green apples, what is the ratio of red apples to green apples?

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4:3

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What is the ratio of wins to losses if a team has 25 wins and 45 losses?

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5:9

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How do you reduce the fraction 18/24 to its lowest terms?

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Divide both the numerator and denominator by their GCF, which is 6, resulting in 3/4.

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What is the simplified form of the fraction 14/35?

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2/5

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What does it mean to express a ratio in simplest form?

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Expressing a ratio in simplest form means reducing it to the smallest whole numbers that maintain the same relationship.

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If a recipe calls for 2 cups of flour and 3 cups of sugar, what is the ratio of flour to sugar?

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2:3

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What is the GCF of 12 and 16?

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The GCF of 12 and 16 is 4.