Simplifying Ratios: Key Concepts and Examples

What is the first step in simplifying ratios?

• Find the least common multiple

• Multiply both numbers by the smallest number

• Divide the numerator by the denominator

• Find the greatest common factor

What is the simplified form of the ratio 4 to 12?

• 2 to 6

• 1 to 3

• 3 to 1

• 1 to 4

Can ratios be represented as fractions for simplification?

• Only in specific cases

• No, never

• Yes, but it's not recommended

• Yes, always

What is the result of simplifying the ratio using its greatest common factor?

• A more complex ratio

• A completely different ratio

• An equivalent ratio that is simpler

• The original ratio

What is the greatest common factor of 21 and 14?

• 21

• 14

• 7

• 3

After simplifying the ratio 21 to 14, what do you get?

• 7 to 5

• 3 to 2

• 2 to 3

• 1 to 1

What is the simplified form of the ratio 20 to 15?

• 3 to 2

• 2 to 1

• 4 to 3

• 5 to 4

Which number is the greatest common factor of 20 and 15?

• 5

• 10

• 3

• 4

In the ratio of oranges to strawberries, how many strawberries are there for every orange?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 1

What is the greatest common factor used to simplify the ratio of oranges to strawberries?

• 1

• 4

• 2

• 3