Determining if two ratios create a proportion

The video tutorial explains the concept of proportions, which are equal fractions. It demonstrates how to verify if two fractions form a proportion by simplifying them. The example used is simplifying 16/12 to 4/3, showing that they are equivalent and thus form a proportion.

What is a proportion in terms of fractions?

• A fraction that is greater than 1

• A fraction that is less than 1

• Two fractions that are equal

• Two fractions that are not equal

Which of the following is a method to check if two fractions form a proportion?

• Adding the fractions

• Multiplying the fractions

• Simplifying the fractions

• Subtracting the fractions

What is the first step in determining if 16/12 is equivalent to 4/3?

• Subtract 3 from both fractions

• Multiply both fractions by 2

• Simplify 16/12 by dividing by 4

• Add 4 to both fractions

What common factor is used to simplify 16/12?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

After simplifying 16/12, what fraction do we get?

• 4/3

• 1/2

• 2/1

• 8/6