6 WE LEAP Equivalent Ratios

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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. For example, the ratios 1:2 and 2:4 are equivalent.

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How do you find equivalent ratios?

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To find equivalent ratios, you can multiply or divide both terms of the ratio by the same non-zero number. For example, multiplying 2:3 by 2 gives 4:6.

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What is the first step to multiply two fractions?

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Multiply the numerators (the top numbers) of the fractions.

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What is the second step to multiply two fractions?

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Multiply the denominators (the bottom numbers) of the fractions.

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12.

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If the ratio 1:2 is multiplied by what number to get 3:6?

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3.

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Which of the following ratios is NOT equivalent to 4:6? 2:3, 8:12, 12:18, 5:7

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5:7.

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What is an example of an equivalent ratio to 5:8?

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10:16, 15:24, and 20:32 are all equivalent ratios to 5:8.

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What is the relationship between ratios and fractions?

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Ratios can be expressed as fractions, and equivalent ratios can be simplified just like fractions.