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Class 6 Math Ratio and Proportion part - 8  @classes6782 

What is a Ratio? Imagine you have a basket with fruits—5 apples and 3 oranges. A ratio helps you compare these two quantities directly. It’s like saying, “For every 5 apples, there are 3 oranges.” It’s a simple way to show how one quantity relates to another. How Do We Write Ratios? There are three cool ways to write ratios: Using a colon (:): Write it as 5:3, which reads "5 to 3." As a fraction: Express it as 5 3 \frac{5}{3} 3 5 ​ . With the word 'to': Simply say "5 to 3." Cool Facts About Ratios Order is Key: In the ratio 5:3, the first number represents apples and the second, oranges. If you switch them to 3:5, it changes the whole meaning! Simplifying Ratios: Just like in fractions, you can simplify ratios by dividing both numbers by their greatest common factor. For instance, the ratio 10:4 simplifies to 5:2. Real-Life Ratios Examples In the Kitchen: You’re making lemonade. For every 2 cups of water, you add 1 cup of lemon juice. The ratio is 2:1...