Question

Select all ratios that are in their simplest form. A 2:11 B 23:11 C 27:30 D 23:14 E 28:9

Answer 1

Answer:

In lowest forms- a, b,d,e

Not in lowest forms- c

Step-by-step explanation:

a) 2:11- in a fraction, it is 2/11, which cannot be reduced, so it is in its lowest form.

b) 23:11- in a fraction, it is 23/11, which cannot be reduced, so it is in its lowest form.

c) 27:30- in a fraction, it is 27/30, which can be reduced to 9/10, so it is not in its lowest form.

d) 23:14- in a fraction, it is 23/14, which cannot be reduced, so it is in its lowest form.

e) 28:9- in a fraction, it is 28/9, which cannot be reduced, so it is in its lowest form.