Ratios in the form

Scale a ratio so its first part is 1.

  • Divide both parts by the first part.
  • The first part becomes 1.
  • The second part need not be a whole number.

Example 1

Write in the form .

Divide both parts by the first part. The other part can be a decimal or fraction.

Example 2

Write in the form .

Divide both parts by the first part. The other part can be a decimal or fraction.

Remember
The second part need not be a whole number.

Your turn

Question 1

Write in the form .

Check answer

Divide both parts by the first part. The other part can be a decimal or fraction.

Question 2

Write in the form .

Check answer

Divide both parts by the first part. The other part can be a decimal or fraction.

Question 3

Write in the form .

Check answer

Divide both parts by the first part. The other part can be a decimal or fraction.

Question 4

Write in the form .

Check answer

Divide both parts by the first part. The other part can be a decimal or fraction.

Question 5

Write in the form .

Check answer

Divide both parts by the first part. The other part can be a decimal or fraction.