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Understanding Ratios Made Simple
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Understanding Ratios
Ratios are simply a way to compare different parts of something using numbers separated by a colon (:). Think of it like describing how many red sweets versus green sweets are in a bag โ if there are 5 red and 2 green, you'd write this as 5:2.
The order matters loads here! Green to red (5:2) is completely different from red to green (2:5). It's like saying "5 boys to 2 girls" versus "2 boys to 5 girls" โ totally different situations.
You can make ratios simpler by finding the highest common factor (HCF) and dividing both numbers by it. For example, 10:4 becomes 5:2 when you divide both by 2. This makes ratios much easier to work with and understand.
Quick tip: Always write ratios using the smallest whole numbers possible โ it makes everything clearer!
Ratios and Fractions Connection
Here's where ratios get really useful โ they connect directly to fractions, which makes calculations much easier. When you see a ratio like 2:3, you can think of it as parts of a whole.
Add up all the ratio parts (2 + 3 = 5) to find your total. This becomes the bottom number (denominator) of your fractions. So 2:3 gives you fractions of 2/5 and 3/5.
This means if you had 2:3 ratio of chocolate to vanilla ice cream scoops, you'd have 2 out of 5 total scoops as chocolate, and 3 out of 5 as vanilla. Dead simple once you get the hang of it!
You can represent ratios using words ("two to three"), numbers (2:3), or even visual diagrams with dots and shapes.
Remember: The total of all ratio parts becomes your denominator โ this is the key to converting ratios to fractions!
Visual Examples and Complex Ratios
Visual representations make ratios crystal clear. Whether it's dots, shapes, or colours, seeing ratios helps you understand them better than just numbers alone.
You can have ratios with more than two parts too! Take squares:triangles:circles = 4:5:2. This means for every 4 squares, there are 5 triangles and 2 circles. The total parts here would be 4 + 5 + 2 = 11.
Converting these to fractions works the same way: squares = 4/11, triangles = 5/11, and circles = 2/11 of the total. Notice how all fractions add up to 11/11 = 1 (the complete whole).
Practice with different visual examples helps loads. Try creating your own ratios using objects around you โ pens to pencils, books to notebooks, anything works!
Pro tip: Drawing simple diagrams with dots or shapes makes complex ratios much easier to understand and check your work!
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The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
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This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
Best app on earth! no words because itโs too good
Thomas R
iOS user
Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.
Basil
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This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
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Android user
I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didnโt even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as Iโm sure you too will see developments.
Xander S
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH ๐๐๐ฒ๐ค๐โจ๐๐ฎ
Elisha
iOS user
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Understanding Ratios Made Simple
K
Kiki๐ซถ๐ผ
@kiki_mbb
Ratios are everywhere in your daily life โ from mixing paint colours to sharing pizza slices fairly amongst mates. Understanding ratios helps you compare quantities and solve real-world problems with confidence.
Understanding Ratios
Ratios are simply a way to compare different parts of something using numbers separated by a colon (:). Think of it like describing how many red sweets versus green sweets are in a bag โ if there are 5 red and 2 green, you'd write this as 5:2.
The order matters loads here! Green to red (5:2) is completely different from red to green (2:5). It's like saying "5 boys to 2 girls" versus "2 boys to 5 girls" โ totally different situations.
You can make ratios simpler by finding the highest common factor (HCF) and dividing both numbers by it. For example, 10:4 becomes 5:2 when you divide both by 2. This makes ratios much easier to work with and understand.
Quick tip: Always write ratios using the smallest whole numbers possible โ it makes everything clearer!
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Ratios and Fractions Connection
Here's where ratios get really useful โ they connect directly to fractions, which makes calculations much easier. When you see a ratio like 2:3, you can think of it as parts of a whole.
Add up all the ratio parts (2 + 3 = 5) to find your total. This becomes the bottom number (denominator) of your fractions. So 2:3 gives you fractions of 2/5 and 3/5.
This means if you had 2:3 ratio of chocolate to vanilla ice cream scoops, you'd have 2 out of 5 total scoops as chocolate, and 3 out of 5 as vanilla. Dead simple once you get the hang of it!
You can represent ratios using words ("two to three"), numbers (2:3), or even visual diagrams with dots and shapes.
Remember: The total of all ratio parts becomes your denominator โ this is the key to converting ratios to fractions!
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Visual Examples and Complex Ratios
Visual representations make ratios crystal clear. Whether it's dots, shapes, or colours, seeing ratios helps you understand them better than just numbers alone.
You can have ratios with more than two parts too! Take squares:triangles:circles = 4:5:2. This means for every 4 squares, there are 5 triangles and 2 circles. The total parts here would be 4 + 5 + 2 = 11.
Converting these to fractions works the same way: squares = 4/11, triangles = 5/11, and circles = 2/11 of the total. Notice how all fractions add up to 11/11 = 1 (the complete whole).
Practice with different visual examples helps loads. Try creating your own ratios using objects around you โ pens to pencils, books to notebooks, anything works!
Pro tip: Drawing simple diagrams with dots or shapes makes complex ratios much easier to understand and check your work!
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Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
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Thomas R
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Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.
Basil
Android user
This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
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very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
Rohan U
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I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didnโt even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as Iโm sure you too will see developments.
Xander S
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH ๐๐๐ฒ๐ค๐โจ๐๐ฎ
Elisha
iOS user
This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now
Paul T
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The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
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iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
Best app on earth! no words because itโs too good
Thomas R
iOS user
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Basil
Android user
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Greenlight Bonnie
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