Question6. Complete the table using division to find ratios that are equivalent to 40:28.
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STEP 1
What is this asking? We need to find other ratios that are the same as 40:28 by dividing both numbers by the same value! Watch out! Make sure to divide *both* numbers by the *same* value, otherwise, the ratio will change!
STEP 2
1. Divide by 2
2. Divide by 4
3. Divide by 7
STEP 3
Let's **divide** both 40 and 28 by **2**.
We're doing this because dividing both parts of a ratio by the same number creates an **equivalent ratio**!
It's like simplifying a fraction!
STEP 4
So, our **new ratio** is 20:14.
See, it's like magic!
STEP 5
Now, let's go back to our **original ratio**, 40:28, and **divide** both numbers by **4** this time!
Remember, dividing both parts of the ratio by the same number keeps the ratio **equivalent**!
STEP 6
This gives us the **equivalent ratio** 10:7.
Awesome!
STEP 7
Let's try dividing our **original ratio**, 40:28, by **7**!
Remember, as long as we divide *both* parts of the ratio by the *same* number, we'll get an **equivalent ratio**!
STEP 8
First, let's convert our numbers to fractions so we can see how to simplify them: This one doesn't simplify to a whole number, so we'll leave it as .
STEP 9
This one simplifies nicely!
STEP 10
So, our **new ratio** is :4.
It looks a little different, but it's still **equivalent** to 40:28!
STEP 11
We found three equivalent ratios to 40:28: 20:14, 10:7, and :4.
Any of these ratios would correctly complete the table!
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