Simplifying Ratios and Rates Calculator
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What is Simplifying Ratios and Rates Calculator?
A ratio compares like quantities (apples to oranges). A rate compares different units (miles per hour).
Ratio
3 boys : 5 girls
vs
Rate
150 miles / 3 hours
=
Unit Rate
50 mph
Simplifying Ratios and Rates Calculator Formula
Divide the first quantity by the second to get 'per 1 unit'.
$12 for 4 items → Unit rate?
1
Rate
$12 / 4 items
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2
Divide
12 ÷ 4 = 3
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✓
Unit Rate
$3 per item
Real-World Rates
Speed
300 km / 5 h = 60 km/h
Price
$20 / 4 lb = $5/lb
Flow
100 L / 20 min = 5 L/min
FAQ
FAQ: Ratios and Rates
Understanding the key differences between ratios and rates.
A ratio compares quantities of the same unit, while a rate compares quantities of different units (like miles per hour).
A unit rate simplifies a rate so that the denominator (or second term) is exactly 1 unit.