GRADE 6 · MATHEMATICS · TOPIC 5

Ratios and Rates

A ratio compares quantities using division.

CONCEPT EXPLAINED

Understand the concept

A ratio compares quantities using division.

SOLVED EXAMPLE

Simplify 12:18

  1. Step 1: Divide both terms by 6.

Final answer: 2:3

PRACTISE YOURSELF

Simplify 15:20

Show the answer

3:4

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