Question

What is the ratio 15 : 75 in lowest terms?

A.
1 : 5

B.
2 : 5

C.
1 : 4

D.
3 : 5

Answer 1

@Godlovesme

Answer 2

have u tried like i showed u earlier? :)

Answer 3

yea. im horrible at writting so i cant really read my writing

Answer 4

This problem is asking you to reduce the fraction \[\frac{15}{75}.
\] Do you know how to reduce a fraction like this?

Answer 5

no. im kinda new at reproducing fractions.

Answer 6

1/5 is the answer

Answer 7

Basically you factor the top and bottom of the fraction and cross off any numbers in common:
Example: \[\frac{5}{10}=\frac{5}{5\cdot2}=\frac{1}{2}\]