A ratio is a comparison of two numbers by division, showing the relationship between them.

Explain the difference between a fraction and a ratio, even though they can be written in the same format.

A fraction typically represents a part of a whole, while a ratio compares two separate quantities.

Give an example of a ratio you might find in a recipe.

2 cups of flour to 1 cup of sugar

Explain what a 'rate' is and provide an example.

A rate is a ratio that compares two quantities with different units, often involving time. An example is 60 miles per hour.

What is a Ratio?

Name: What is a Ratio?
Author: Insta~Lesson

6th Grade · Math · 40 min

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I can define a ratio and give an example of how ratios are used in everyday life.

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