Ratio - Simplifying

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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 ratio of 50 to 100 in simplest form?

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1 : 2

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What is the ratio of 6 to 1.2 in simplest form?

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5 : 1

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If there are 2 red squares and 4 green circles, what is the ratio of red squares to green circles in simplest form?

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1 : 2

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What is the simplest form of the ratio 14 : 8?

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7 : 4

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What is the ratio of 45 minutes to 1 hour in simplest form?

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3 : 4

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What does it mean to fully simplify a ratio?

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Fully simplifying a ratio means reducing it to its simplest form where the two numbers have no common factors other than 1.

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If a ratio is 10 : 20, what is its simplest form?

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1 : 2

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What is the GCD of 8 and 12?

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The GCD of 8 and 12 is 4.