Question

Write the fraction in simplest form 16/40
6/40
2/5
4/10
4/40

Answer 1

Let's simplify each of the given fractions to their simplest forms:

1. **16/40**:
- The GCD (Greatest Common Divisor) of 16 and 40 is 8.
- Simplifying gives: \( \frac{16 \div 8}{40 \div 8} = \frac{2}{5} \).

2. **6/40**:
- The GCD of 6 and 40 is 2.
- Simplifying gives: \( \frac{6 \div 2}{40 \div 2} = \frac{3}{20} \).

3. **2/5**:
- This fraction is already in simplest form.

4. **4/10**:
- The GCD of 4 and 10 is 2.
- Simplifying gives: \( \frac{4 \div 2}{10 \div 2} = \frac{2}{5} \).

5. **4/40**:
- The GCD of 4 and 40 is 4.
- Simplifying gives: \( \frac{4 \div 4}{40 \div 4} = \frac{1}{10} \).

In summary, the simplified forms are:
- 16/40 = 2/5
- 6/40 = 3/20
- 2/5 = 2/5
- 4/10 = 2/5
- 4/40 = 1/10