Question

building blocks for todays lesson
equivalent ratios: equivalent ratios are ratios that express the ____ relationship. example: \\(\frac{16}{48}=\\) ____

Explanation:

Step1: Define equivalent ratios

Equivalent ratios share the same proportional relationship.

Step2: Simplify the given fraction

Divide numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor (16):
$\frac{16\div16}{48\div16}=\frac{1}{3}$

Answer:

Equivalent ratios are ratios that express the same proportional relationship.
$\frac{16}{48} = \boldsymbol{\frac{1}{3}}$