Are the ratios 5:12 and 1:2 equivalent?

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Kysil Ivan asked Feb 24, 2023

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Are the ratios 5:12 and 1:2 equivalent?

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No, it's not the same ratio

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No, it's not the same ratio

5 : 12 = 0.41

1 : 2 = 0.5

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No. In order to be equivalent, the 5/12 should be 6/12.

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