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Ratio

A ratio compares two amounts. 2:3 means 2 of one thing for every 3 of another.

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How to do it

  1. Count each group and write the numbers in order with a colon.
  2. Divide both numbers by the same thing until you cannot.

Worked example

What is the ratio of apples to cookies, in its simplest form?
There are 6 apples and 4 cookies. Both divide by 2, giving 3:2, which can't be simplified further.
Answer: 3:2

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