Question

Write the simplest form of $\frac{25}{40}$.

Answer 1

• Step 1: It can be observed that $5$ is the common factor of $25$ and $40$. Divide the numerator and denominator by the common factor $5$.

$\frac{25÷5}{40÷5}=\frac{5}{8}$

• Now, there is no common factor of $5$ and $8$ other than $1$. Hence, the simplest form of $\frac{25}{40}$ is $\frac{5}{8}$.