Numbers and algebra

Ratio

A comparison of two quantities by division.

Common notation a:b or a/b

In one sentence

What does Ratio mean?

A comparison of two quantities by division.

How it is written

a:b or a/b

A compact example

A ratio of 6 red objects to 3 blue objects simplifies from 6:3 to 2:1.

Clear answers

Questions about Ratio

What does Ratio mean in mathematics?

A comparison of two quantities by division.

How is Ratio written?

A common notation is a:b or a/b.

What is an example of Ratio?

A ratio of 6 red objects to 3 blue objects simplifies from 6:3 to 2:1.