Multiply both the numerator (top) and the denominator (bottom) of the fraction by any non-zero integer. You will have an equivalent fraction.
You must have seen expressions such as 3:4::12:16, which reads 3 is to 4 as 12 is to 16. Sometimes encountered as 5:a::30:b, which is read 5 is to a as 30 is to b. Is this the type of ratio to which you refer.
It could be the definition of equivalent ratios.
Ratios are used to compare numbers. When you're working with ratios, it's sometimes easier to work with an equivalent ratio.
A multiplier.
A multiplier.
You must have seen expressions such as 3:4::12:16, which reads 3 is to 4 as 12 is to 16. Sometimes encountered as 5:a::30:b, which is read 5 is to a as 30 is to b. Is this the type of ratio to which you refer.
That is necessary if trying to find an equivalent ratio: not otherwise.
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There is no real reason for two equivalent measurements to be rationed! The ratio of two equivalent measurements will depend on the units used. The ratio between a length in feet and the equivalent length in inches, for example, is 12:1.
Division is used to simplify the ratio (reduce it, put it into simplest terms). This gives you a direct (and usually small) perspective of the ratio, so can visualize it easier and understand it better.
treu
The Maya civilization used the golden ratio. This ratio is an irrational number that is approximately 1.618. It is wherein two quantities is equivalent to the ratio which is the same as the ratio of their sum to the larger of the two quantities.
It could be the definition of equivalent ratios.
Ratios are used to compare numbers. When you're working with ratios, it's sometimes easier to work with an equivalent ratio.
A multiplier.
A multiplier.
A multiplier.