In mathematics, a ratio (/ ˈreɪ.ʃ (i.) oʊ /) shows how many times one number contains another. For example, if there are eight oranges and six lemons in a bowl of fruit, then the ratio of oranges to lemons is eight to six (that is, 8:6, which is equivalent to the ratio 4:3).:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/GettyImages-164848689-584c4cea5f9b58a8cde110fd.jpg)
Learn the definition of a ratio in math and real-life scenarios. Find out how to express ratios and see several examples of ratios.
To calculate a ratio, start by determining which 2 quantities are being compared to each other. For example, if you wanted to know the ratio of girls to boys in a class where there are 5 girls and 10 boys, 5 and 10 would be the quantities you're comparing.
The video explains ratios, which show the relationship between two quantities. Using apples and oranges as an example, it demonstrates how to calculate and reduce ratios (6:9 to 2:3) and how to reverse the ratio (9:6 to 3:2).
Mathematics A relationship between two quantities, normally expressed as the quotient of one divided by the other; for example, the ratio of 7 to 4 can be written 7:4 or 7/4. A ratio can often also be expressed as a decimal or percentage.