Equivalent Ratios and Proportions

A ratio can be simplified by dividing (or multiplying) its terms by the same number.

That is, 6:12 = 1:2=5:10=8:16

Equivalent Ratios:

Two ratios a:b & c:d are said to be equivalent if a:b = c:d . That is 6:12 = 1:2

In general: Multiplying both terms of the ratio a: b by the same number, c, results in the equivalent ratio ac: bc.

Find out more about equivalent ratios and proportions below.