Find the simplest form of rational number 16/40
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4
Answer:
2/5 is the simplified fraction for 16/40
Step-by-step explanation:
by using the GCD or HCF method. Thus, 2/5 is the simplified fraction for 16/40 by using the prime factorization method.
The simplest form of
16
40
is
2
5
.
Steps to simplifying fractions
Find the GCD (or HCF) of numerator and denominator
GCD of 16 and 40 is 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD
16 ÷ 8
40 ÷ 8
Reduced fraction:
2
5
Therefore, 16/40 simplified to lowest terms is 2/5.
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0
Answer:
2/5
Step-by-step explanation:
•16/40 HCF = 8
=16÷8 / 40÷8
= 2/5
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