Spotting equivalent ratios in daily life can be tricky because of a few reasons:

1. Complicated Situations: In real life, things can get messy. Sometimes, the amounts we have can change or conflict, which makes it hard to see the ratios clearly.

2. Measurement Mistakes: If our measurements aren't accurate, it can confuse how we understand the ratios.

3. Changing Backgrounds: Ratios might not stay the same in different situations, which can make comparing them harder.

To help with these problems, you can:

• Change ratios to a common format.
• Simplify ratios to find their lowest terms.
• Use visual tools like tables or pictures to help understand.