Ratios in Simplest Form

Ratios In Simplest Form
Introduction

A ratio in simplest form is a ratio that has been reduced so the two numbers have no common factor greater than 1. Writing ratios in simplest form makes comparisons clearer and e...

Imagine you’re making fruit punch by mixing 12 cups of water with 8 cups of fruit juice. How can we find the ratio of water to juice in its simplest form? Let’s find out.

A ratio compares two quantities, in this case, the amount of water and the amount of juice. So, the ratio of water to juice is 12/8.

To make this ratio easier to un...