Eureka Math 6th Grade Module 1.6 Flashcard

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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 an equivalent ratio?

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An equivalent ratio is a ratio that expresses the same relationship between two quantities, even if the numbers are different.

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How do you find an equivalent ratio?

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To find an equivalent ratio, multiply or divide both terms of the ratio by the same non-zero number.

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What is the simplest form of a ratio?

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The simplest form of a ratio is when the two terms have no common factors other than 1.

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What does it mean to reduce a ratio?

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To reduce a ratio means to simplify it to its lowest terms.

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If the ratio of oranges to fruit is 4:12, what is the simplified ratio?

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1:3

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What is the ratio of red LEGOS to yellow LEGOS if there are 3 red and 6 yellow?

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1:2

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How do you write a ratio in fraction form?

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A ratio can be written in fraction form by placing the first quantity over the second quantity.

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What is the relationship between ratios and fractions?

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Ratios can be expressed as fractions, where the first term is the numerator and the second term is the denominator.