Question

What is the ratio 55 over 132 written in lowest terms

Answer 1

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ratio 55 over 132 in lowest terms

`(55)/(132)`

We can see that both are multiples of 11 and therefore we divide the numerator and denominator by 11 to get the simplest form
5 × 11 = 55
12 × 11 = 132


`(55/11)/(132/11)`


`(5)/(12)` is the simplest form