Question

Express each of the following ratios in the simplest form.85:561​

Answer 1

Answer:

5:33

Step-by-step explanation:

Try to reduce the ratio further with the highest common factor (HCF).

The HCF of 85 and 561 is 17

Divide both terms by the HCF, 17:

85 ÷ 17 = 5

561 ÷ 17 = 33

The ratio 85 : 561 can be reduced to lowest terms by dividing both terms by the HCF = 17 :

85 : 561 = 5 : 33

Therefore:

85 : 561 = 5 : 33