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 simplest form of the ratio 10:15?

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2:3

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If a ratio is 4:8, what is its simplest form?

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1:2

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What does it mean to write a ratio as a fraction?

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Writing a ratio as a fraction means expressing the ratio in the form of a/b, where a and b are the two quantities being compared.

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Simplify the ratio 12:16.

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3:4

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What is the GCF of 18 and 24?

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The GCF of 18 and 24 is 6.

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If there are 20 apples and 15 oranges, what is the ratio of apples to oranges?

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The ratio of apples to oranges is 4:3.

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How do you convert a ratio to a fraction?

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To convert a ratio to a fraction, place the first quantity over the second quantity.

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What is the simplest form of the fraction 8/12?

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2/3