Here we will show you how to convert the ratio 5:1 to a fraction. In other words, we will convert the ratio of 5:1 to a fraction with a numerator and and denominator.
A ratio of 5:1 means that there are 5 of something and 1 of something else with a total of 6.
To convert a ratio such as 5:1 to a fraction, you make the left side of the colon the numerator and the total the denominator:
5:1 → 5/6
Since there is 1 of something else, you can also make another fraction where the right side of the colon is the numerator and once again the total is the denominator:
5:1 → 1/6
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