What is a ratio?
A ratio compares quantities. A ratio of 2:3 means for every 2 parts of one thing, there are 3 parts of another.
Ratio vs fraction vs percentage
A ratio compares parts to each other. A fraction or percentage usually compares one part to the total.
Real-world ratio examples
Ratios are used in recipes, maps, scale drawings, sharing money, mixing paint, and comparing rates.