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How you could use common denominators to rewrite two ratios to compare them?
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∙ 14y ago
Two ratios comprise four numbers - one numerator and one denominator for each ratio. Most people do not find it easy to make comparisons involving four elements.
Now, if you use a common denominator, then the ratio with the smaller numerator is the smaller number. Only two numbers - the two numerators - to be compared.
Incidentally, you could use common numerators instead, but then the ratio with the smaller denominator would be the bigger number. Some of us do use this, particularly when the numerator is 1. eg 13>11 so 1/13 < 1/11.
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How do you compare ratios-?
To compare ratios, compare the products of the outer terms by the inner terms.
How do you compare two ratios in two ways?
Treat the ratios as fractions. One way you can compare them is to convert them to decimal (divide the numerator by the denominator, or the first number of the ratio by the second number), then compare. Another way is to find a common denominator, then compare the numerators.
How do ratios of side lengths compare for similar triangles?
they both have the same ratios
How do the ratios of side lenghts compare for triangles that are not similar?
There are no ratios that can be used for triangles that are not similar.
How to create equivalent ratios?
Ratios are used to compare numbers. When you're working with ratios, it's sometimes easier to work with an equivalent ratio.
How do you compare ratios-?
To compare ratios, compare the products of the outer terms by the inner terms.
How do you compare two ratios in two ways?
Treat the ratios as fractions. One way you can compare them is to convert them to decimal (divide the numerator by the denominator, or the first number of the ratio by the second number), then compare. Another way is to find a common denominator, then compare the numerators.
Which ratio is larger?
Put the two ratios across from each other with an equal between them. Multiply the lower number (denominator) by the top number (numerator) across the equals. The greater one tells you which is larger. What you have done is found common denominators equal to the product of the denominators.
How do ratios of side lengths compare for similar triangles?
they both have the same ratios
How do the ratios of side lenghts compare for triangles that are not similar?
There are no ratios that can be used for triangles that are not similar.
How do mole ratios compare to volume ratios for gaseous reactants and products in a balanced chemical equation?
At constant temperature and pressure the ratios are equal.
How to create equivalent ratios?
Ratios are used to compare numbers. When you're working with ratios, it's sometimes easier to work with an equivalent ratio.
How does ratios help us with cooking?
You can compare the ounces.
Do all ratios compare a parts of a whole?
yes
What does the equivalent fraction mean?
It means the ratios between the numerators and the denominators is the same. 1/2 is equivalent to 2/4
How can ratios be used to compare two numbers?
Only 2
Ratios that compare quantities of different units are called?
Proportion (i think...)
