Question

How do you simplify 15/40​

Answer 1

Answer:3/8

Step-by-step explanation:

The simplest form of  

15 /40  is  3 /8 .

Steps to simplifying fractions

Find the GCD (or HCF) of numerator and denominator

GCD of 15 and 40 is 5

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD

15 ÷ 5

40 ÷ 5

Reduced fraction:  

3 /8

Therefore, 15/40 simplified to lowest terms is 3/8.