Question

Which of these is the simplest form of the fraction $\frac{25}{125}$?

• A. $\frac{5}{25}$
• B. $\frac{25}{125}$
• C. $\frac{1}{5}$
• D. $\frac{50}{250}$

Answer 1

The correct option is C $\frac{1}{5}$

A fraction is in its simplest form when the numerator and denominator cannot be any made any smaller by dividing both by the same number.

Now, dividing both numerator and denominator of $\frac{25}{125}$ by 5, we get $\frac{25}{125}=\frac{5}{25}$
But, this can be simplified even further. As both the numerator and denominator are still divisible by 5.

Dividing both numerator and denominator of $\frac{5}{25}$ by 5 again, we get $\frac{5}{25}=\frac{1}{5}$

So, $\frac{1}{5}$ is the simplest form of the fraction $\frac{25}{125}$ as it cannot be reduced further.