Question

What is the ratio 16 to 40 written as a fraction in lowest terms? plz help 50 points

Answer 1

Answer:- $\frac{2}{5}$

Step-by-step explanation:

The given ration is 16 :40

In fraction, the above ratio can be written as : $\frac{16}{40}$

To write the above fraction in lowest terms, we need to divide the numerator and the denominator by the greatest common divisor.

Since, $16=2\times8\\40=5\times8$, Hence, 8 is the greatest common divisor of 16 and 40.

Now, divide the numerator and denominator by 8, we get

$\frac{16}{40}=\frac{2}{5}$