Simplifying Ratios Review

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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 4:40?

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1:10

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What is the simplest form of the ratio 10:20?

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1:2

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What is the simplest form of the ratio 12:36?

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1:3

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How can you express a ratio as a fraction?

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

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What is the simplest form of the ratio 15 girls to 6 boys?

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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 have no common factors other than 1.

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If a ratio is 8:12, what is its simplest form?

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2:3