Exploring Equivalent Ratios and Their Applications

Add the ratios together

Convert the ratios to fractions

Subtract the smaller ratio from the larger ratio

Convert the ratios to decimals

Divide both numerator and denominator by 4

Multiply both numerator and denominator by 2

Subtract 2 from both numerator and denominator

Divide both numerator and denominator by 2

4/3

3/2

2/3

4/2

Cross-multiply the fractions and compare the products

Add the fractions and compare the sums

Subtract the fractions and compare the differences

Convert them to decimals and compare

72 and 72

54 and 54

48 and 48

60 and 60

4/2

2/3

4/3

3/2

4/3

3/2

2/3

4/2

30

15

20

25

5/4

2/3

4/3

3/4

5/4

2/3

4/3

3/4