Question

240:4 as ratio
simplest form

Answer 1

To express the ratio 240:4 in its simplest form, divide both numbers by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

The GCD of 240 and 4 is 4.

Now, divide both terms by 4:

- \( 240 ÷ 4 = 60 \)
- \( 4 ÷ 4 = 1 \)

So, the simplest form of the ratio 240:4 is **60:1**.