Question

Express $2m$ to $5m$ in fraction form, ratio form, and in words. Also, write the ratio in its simplest form as a fraction.

Answer 1

Step 1. Expressing $2m$ to $5m$in three different forms:

The fraction form of $2m$ to $5m$ $=\frac{2}{5}$

The ratio form of $2m$ to $5m$ $=2:5$

$2m$ to $5m$ $=2:5$

$\therefore$In words, it can be expressed as $2$ is to $5$.

Step 2. Expressing $2m$ to $5m$ in the simplest form:

To express any fraction in its simplest, we divide the numerator and the denominator by their common factor.

The ratio form of $2m$ to $5m$ is $2:5$.

Thus, the simplest form of $2m$ to $5m$ is $\frac{2}{5}$.