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Understanding Ratios in Math

Ratios might seem tricky at first, but they're actually quite straightforward once you get the hang of it.... Show more

(0110s
reducing ratios 10 ineir simplest form:
To reduce a ratio to a simpler form divide quine numbers in the
ratio by the same ining.
exam

Reducing Ratios to Simplest Form

You'll find ratio simplification everywhere in maths, so mastering this skill now will save you loads of time later. The key is finding the highest common factor of both numbers and dividing through.

For basic ratios like 1518, spot that both numbers share a factor of 3. Divide both sides 15รท3 = 5 and 18รท3 = 6, giving you 56 in its simplest form.

When dealing with decimals in ratios, multiply both sides by 10 (or 100) first to eliminate decimal places. For 2.43.6, multiply by 10 to get 2436, then divide by 12 to reach the simplest form of 23.

Mixed units need converting to the same unit before simplifying. For 24mm1.2cm, convert 1.2cm to 12mm first, giving 2412, which simplifies to 21.

Quick tip Always check if you can divide both numbers by the same factor - start with obvious ones like 2, 3, 5, or 10!

(0110s
reducing ratios 10 ineir simplest form:
To reduce a ratio to a simpler form divide quine numbers in the
ratio by the same ining.
exam

Writing Ratios as Fractions

Converting ratios to fractions is actually simpler than it looks - you just need to know what you're comparing. This skill is crucial for probability questions and percentage problems.

To write one part as a fraction of another part, simply put the first number over the second. If you have a ratio of 35, then the first part as a fraction of the second part is 3/5.

For finding one part as a fraction of the total, add up both parts of the ratio first. With 35, the total is 8, so the first part represents 3/8 of the whole, and the second part represents 5/8.

Remember Part-to-part fractions use the original ratio numbers, but part-to-whole fractions need you to find the total first!

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Understanding Ratios in Math

Ratios might seem tricky at first, but they're actually quite straightforward once you get the hang of it. Learning how to simplify ratios and convert them to fractions is essential for GCSE maths and will pop up in loads of... Show more

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To reduce a ratio to a simpler form divide quine numbers in the
ratio by the same ining.
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Reducing Ratios to Simplest Form

You'll find ratio simplification everywhere in maths, so mastering this skill now will save you loads of time later. The key is finding the highest common factor of both numbers and dividing through.

For basic ratios like 15:18, spot that both numbers share a factor of 3. Divide both sides: 15รท3 = 5 and 18รท3 = 6, giving you 5:6 in its simplest form.

When dealing with decimals in ratios, multiply both sides by 10 (or 100) first to eliminate decimal places. For 2.4:3.6, multiply by 10 to get 24:36, then divide by 12 to reach the simplest form of 2:3.

Mixed units need converting to the same unit before simplifying. For 24mm:1.2cm, convert 1.2cm to 12mm first, giving 24:12, which simplifies to 2:1.

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Writing Ratios as Fractions

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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.

Stefan S

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