Question

What is the ratio 15 : 24 written in lowest terms?

A.
3 : 5

B.
5 : 8

C.
3 : 4

D.
7 : 8

Answer 1

Divide both of the numbers by 3.

Answer 2

\[15:24=\frac{15}{24}=\frac{5 \times 3}{8 \times 3}=\frac{?}{?}=?:?\]

Answer 3

15 / 3 = ?
24 / 3 = ?

Answer 4

When you divide 15 by 3 you get 5 and when you divide 24 by 3 you get 8, so you get 5/8, which is B

Answer 5

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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