A ratio compares 2+ quantities to understand how they compare to one another.For example, if you have 6 apples and 10 oranges, you can determine the ratio of apples to oranges by...
Putting the values in a fraction (i.e.,
6
10
)
Breaking the values down into smallest prime factors (i.e.,
3 x 2
5 x 2
)
Reducing fraction by removing common prime factors (i.e.,
