Question

Write the ratio in the simplest form.

45 : 15
A. 9 : 3
B. 3 : 1
C. 1 : 3
D. 4 : 1

Answer 1

Simplest form of the ration 45 :15 can be solved by dividing the both number by there greatest common factor. So the greatest common factor of 45 = (15 x3 and 15 = (15 x 1) so 15 is the greatest common factor. 45 /15 = 3 and 15/15 =1 so the ratio 3 :1