Mathematics GCSE
Equivalent fractions and ratio notation
What Equivalent fractions and ratio notation means in Mathematics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Equivalent fractions and ratio notation
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A share given as a fraction of the total becomes a ratio using a common denominator, and a ratio becomes fractions by dividing each part by the total parts.
Topics that use Equivalent fractions and ratio notation
- Fractions, decimals and percentages (AQA GCSE)
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