Using a Fraction to Write down a Ratio

Ratios are used to compare two amounts.
With the help of ratios, you can understand the number of times greater one amount is than another amount.

Using a Fraction to Write down a Ratio – Examples 1

Write the ratio as a fraction according to the shapes.

Solutions:
Step 1: Count the number of squares. They are 5.
Step 2: Write it as a numerator.
Step 3: Count the number of stars. They are 2.
Step 4: Write it as a denominator. \(\frac{5}{2}\)

Using a Fraction to Write down a Ratio – Examples 2

Write the ratio as a fraction according to the shapes.

Solutions:
Step 1: Count the number of triangles. They are 7.
Step 2: Write it as a numerator.
Step 3: Count the number of squares. They are 4.
Step 4: Write it as a denominator. \(\frac{7}{4}\)