Let’s match each ratio on the left with its equivalent ratio on the right.
We do this by simplifying each ratio to its simplest form — just like reducing a fraction.
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Step 1: Simplify each left-side ratio
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4 : 8 → divide both by 4 →
1 : 2
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10 : 5 → divide both by 5 →
2 : 1
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3 : 12 → divide both by 3 →
1 : 4
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16 : 4 → divide both by 4 →
4 : 1
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15 : 3 → divide both by 3 →
5 : 1
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2 : 14 → divide both by 2 →
1 : 7
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Step 2: Match simplified ratios to the right column
Right column options:
- 1 : 4
- 1 : 7
- 1 : 2
- 5 : 1
- 2 : 1
- 4 : 1
Now match:
- 4 : 8 →
1 : 2
- 10 : 5 →
2 : 1
- 3 : 12 →
1 : 4
- 16 : 4 →
4 : 1
- 15 : 3 →
5 : 1
- 2 : 14 →
1 : 7
All match perfectly!
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Final Answer:
4 : 8 → 1 : 2
10 : 5 → 2 : 1
3 : 12 → 1 : 4
16 : 4 → 4 : 1
15 : 3 → 5 : 1
2 : 14 → 1 : 7
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of reducing ratios worksheet.
