Question 1: Converting a ratio to a fraction involves writing the first term over the second term. Simplify the fraction if possible. For example, the ratio 4:8 converts to 4/8, which simplifies to 1/2.

Answer: see explanation

Question 1: Convert the ratio 6:9 to a simplified fraction.

Answer: 2/3

Question 2: Express the ratio 12:20 as a fraction in its simplest form.

Answer: 3/5

Question 3: Write the ratio 15:25 as a fraction and simplify it.

Answer: 3/5

Question 4: Convert the ratio 3:24 into a fraction and simplify.

Answer: 1/8

Question 5: A recipe uses 2 cups of sugar for every 5 cups of flour. Express this ratio as a fraction.

Answer: 2/5

Question 6: A class has 18 boys and 12 girls. Write the ratio of boys to girls as a fraction in simplest form.

Answer: 3/2

Question 7: Convert the ratio 7:14 into a fraction. Show your working.

Answer: 7/14 = 1/2

Question 8: A map scale shows 1 cm : 5 km. Express this as a fraction representing the ratio of 1 cm to 5 km.

Answer: 1/5

Question 9: A school bus carries 48 students and 6 teachers. Write the ratio of students to teachers as a simplified fraction.

Answer: 8/1

Question 10: Challenge: Two ratios are 9:12 and 15:20. Convert both to simplified fractions and determine if they are equivalent.

Answer: Yes, both simplify to 3/4.

Question 11: Identify and correct the mistake: The ratio 10:15 was written as 10/15 and simplified to 2/3. Is this correct? Explain.

Answer: No, 10/15 simplifies to 2/3, which is correct. The mistake would be if they wrote it as 2/5.