Question

Convert $\frac{5}{20}$ to its simplest form.

• A. $\frac{1}{5}$
• B. $\frac{1}{4}$
• C. $\frac{1}{6}$

Answer 1

The correct option is B $\frac{1}{4}$

Let's rewrite the numerator and the denominator into its factors

$\frac{5}{20}=\frac{5\times 1}{5\times 2\times 2}=\frac{1}{2\times 2}=\frac{1}{4}$

So, the simplest form of $\frac{5}{20}$ is $\frac{1}{4}.$