The greatest common factor is 2z^3.
In order to find the greatest common factor, always start with the coefficient of the lowest term. Let's see what the factors of 14 are.
Factors of 10: 1, 2, 5, 10
Now we look to see which are also factors of the next highest number.
Factors of 14: 1, 2, 7, 14
Only 1 and 2 are similar factors. Since 2 is also a factor of 70, 2 in the coefficient of our greatest common factor.
Next we look for the term with the least number of z's. 14z^3 is the least number of z's. This means we can take out z^3. Giving us the final answer of 2z^3.
Here's the solution,
a : b = 4 : 5
b : c = 3 : 5
now, we can combine the ratios if the value of b is equal in both of them, and we have to make sure it's the minimum value since we have to obtain it in the simplest form, so let's take the L.C.M of b in both proportions .
L.C.M of b in both ratios is 15
so
ratio 1.)
- a : b = 4 : 5
- a : b = 12 : 15
( just multiplied both numbers by 3 to make b = 15 )
ratio 2.)
- b : c = 3 : 5
- b : c = 15 : 25
( just multiplied both numbers by 5 to make b = 15)
now, simply combine the equations to get,
a : b : c = 12 : 15 : 25
and hence,
a : c = 12 : 25
The answer I would say is 14
Are you missing anything else from the question?
Answer:
5
Step-by-step explanation:
5/25 = 1/5
5 is 1/5 of 25
