When you’re trying to find equivalent ratios, here are some common mistakes to avoid:

1. Mistakes in Simplifying Ratios: If you don’t simplify ratios correctly, you can get it wrong. For example, the ratio $4:8$ should be simplified to $1:2$. Don’t just keep it as $4:8$.

2. Forgetting About Units: Always remember to include the units. For example, $1:2$ liters is not the same as $1:2$ grams. The units matter!

3. Getting Ratio Order Wrong: Be careful with the order of ratios. The ratios $a:b$ and $b:a$ mean different things. Mixing them up can change what you mean.

4. Not Using Cross-Multiplication: To check if two ratios are the same, use cross-multiplication. This means if you have $a/b = c/d$, it should also be true that $ad = bc$. This helps you make sure the ratios match up.