Question

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

Answer 1

Answer:-
`(2)/(5)`

Explanation:

The given ration is 16 :40

In fraction, the above ratio can be written as :
`(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*8\\40=5*8`, Hence, 8 is the greatest common divisor of 16 and 40.

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

`(16)/(40)=(2)/(5)`