Question

Write the fraction 32/40 in simplest form

Answer 1

Answer:

4/5

Step-by-step explanation:

32/40

Both can be divisible by 4

32 ÷ 4 = 8

40 ÷ 4 = 10

8/10

8 and 10 can be simplified again by 2

8 ÷ 2 = 4

10 ÷ 2 = 5

4/5

This cannot be simplified anymore, to check just divide.

32/40 = 0.8

4/5 = 0.8

Answer 2

Answer:

4/5

Step-by-step explanation:

The GCF of 32 and 40 is 8.

Divide the numerator and denominator by GCF:

32/8 = 4

40/8 = 5

So the answer is 4/5