6th Grade · Ratios & Proportional Relationships

Equivalent Ratios

6.RP.A.3

Definition

Ratios that show the same comparison, found by multiplying or dividing both terms by the same number.

Examples

  • 2:3 = 4:6 (multiply both parts by 2).
  • Multiply or divide both quantities by the same number.

Key rule

Equivalent ratios name the same comparison, just scaled.

Memory hook

Same relationship, different numbers.