Question

The most simplified form of the fraction $\frac{8}{10}$ is

• A. $\frac{4}{5}$
• B. $\frac{4}{10}$
• C. 1620
• D. $\frac{5}{4}$

Answer 1

The correct option is A $\frac{4}{5}$

Note that the Highest Common Factor of 8 and 10 is 2. We divide the numerator and the denominator of the fraction by 2 to get the most simplified form.
i.e. $\frac{8}{10}$ =$\frac{8÷2}{10÷2}$ = $\frac{4}{5}$