Which ratio is equivalent to 15/48?

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A. 3/8
B. 5/16
C. 1/8
D. 5/24

Answer 1

To find the equivalent ratio to 15/48, you can simplify the ratio by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor.

The greatest common divisor of 15 and 48 is 3, so divide both the numerator and denominator by 3:

15 ÷ 3 = 5
48 ÷ 3 = 16

Therefore, the equivalent ratio to 15/48 is 5/16.

The correct answer is B. 5/16.