Simplifying a ratio involving fractions Revision Card

Fractions in a ratio are still quantities to compare in the stated order.

Fractions in a ratio are still quantities to compare in the stated order.
Multiply every part by the lowest common multiple of the denominators to make integers.
Divide those integers by their highest common factor. Keep the order of the quantities.

Example 1

Write this ratio in simplest whole-number form.

Multiply both parts by the same common denominator.

Write this ratio in simplest whole-number form.

Multiply both parts by the same common denominator.

Remember
Use the worked steps to check your method, not just the final answer.

Question 1

Write this ratio in simplest whole-number form.

Check answer

Multiply both parts by the same common denominator.

Question 2

Write this ratio in simplest whole-number form.

Check answer

Multiply both parts by the same common denominator.

Question 3

Write this ratio in simplest whole-number form.

Check answer

Multiply both parts by the same common denominator.

Question 4

Write this ratio in simplest whole-number form.

Check answer

Multiply both parts by the same common denominator.

Question 5

Write this ratio in simplest whole-number form.

Check answer

Multiply both parts by the same common denominator.