Question

express the following ratio in the simplest form :
85 : 561​

Answer 1

To convert given ratio a : b to his simplest form, we divide each term by the HCF of a and b

$∴ 85:561$

$= \frac{85}{561}$

$= \frac{85 \div 17}{561 \div 17}$

$= \frac{5}{33}$

Answer 2

Answer:

=> 5 : 33

Step-by-step explanation:

Given ratio:-

$85 : 561$

We have to express the ratio in the simplest form,

The function a/b is the ratio of two quantities a and b in the same units, and it can be written as a: b.

We first convert it into fraction form.

$=> 85 : 561=\frac{85}{561}$

Now, we have to simplify the fraction by canceling the common factors.

As we know that the factors of $85$ are $17$ and $5$.

$=> 85 : 561=\frac{5}{33}$

Hence, the simplest form of $85 : 561$ is $5: 33$.