Question

Write the fraction 16/40 in simplest form. If the fraction is in simplest form​

Answer 1

Answer:

2/5

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

To covert a fraction to it's simplest form we need to divide their numerator and denominator with the same number .

= 16/40

= 16 ÷ 4 / 40 ÷ 4

= 4/10

= 4 ÷ 2 / 10 ÷ 2

= 2/5

Since both the numerator and denominator dont have a common factor , we can say that they are in their simplest form .

Therefore , the fraction 16/40 = 2/5