Simplifying Ratios

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities that shows the relative size of one quantity to another, often expressed as 'a to b' or 'a:b'.

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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 boy:girl ratio in a class with 15 boys and 20 girls?

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3:4

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What is the ratio of girls to boys in a class with 21 boys and 6 girls?

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2:7

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Simplify the ratio 35:14.

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5:2

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

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2:3

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How can you express the ratio 4:8 in simplest form?

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1:2

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What is the ratio of 10 apples to 5 oranges?

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2:1