A ratio does not alter, if it's first and second terms are multiplied or divided by the same non-zero number. 1. p⁄q = ap⁄aq(p : … See more

A ratio p : q is said to be in the simplest form if it's first term 'p' and second term 'q' have no common factor other than 1. Steps to convert a ratio into it's simplest form. Step ‐ 1. Convert both the terms of the ratio into same u… See more

To compare two given ratios, we must follow the following steps. Step ‐ 1. Convert both the ratios into fraction in the simplest form. Step ‐ 2. Find the LCM of the denominators of the fractions generated from step 1… See more

A ratio obtained by multiplying or dividing the numerator and denominator of a ratio by same number is known as equivalent ratio. Let's see one example to understand it better. Example 1. Find the equivalent ratio of 3 : … See more

Four numbers 'p', 'q', 'r' and 's' are said to be in proportion, if the ratio of 'p' and 'q' is equal to the ratio of 'r' and 's'. p : q = r : s In other words p : q = r : s if and only if ps = qr Let's see some examples. Example 1. Check if 5 … See more