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How do you simplify 15/40​

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Answer:3/8

Explanation:

The simplest form of

15 /40 is 3 /8 .

Steps to simplifying fractions

Find the GCD (or HCF) of numerator and denominator

GCD of 15 and 40 is 5

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD

15 ÷ 5

40 ÷ 5

Reduced fraction:

3 /8

Therefore, 15/40 simplified to lowest terms is 3/8.

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