Question

What is the ratio 16 to 40 written as a fraction in lowest terms?








A. 1/4










B. 8/20

Ratio, Proportion, and Percent








C. 2/5

Ratio, Proportion, and Percent








D. 3/8

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Answer 1

you need to divide top and bottom of the fraction by the GCF (reates common factor) of 16 and 40.

16 = 2*2*2*2
40= 2*2*2*5

Answer 2

pick out the factors that are in both lists

Answer 3

* greatest common factor