Question

What is the simplest form of the ratio 40 : 16?

Answer 1

Reduce the expression, if possible, by cancelling the common factors.
Exact Form:
5/2
Decimal Form:
2.5
Mixed Number Form:
2 1/2

Answer 2

Answer:

5 :2

Step-by-step explanation:

40 : 16   divide by 8 = 5 :2  other solution methods for larger or awkward number's if you cannot find the divider the formula is {small/large} =16 / 40= 0.4  {then multiply by largest number / 2 } = 0.4 * 40/2 = 8 the multiplier  again we divide 40/8 then 16/8 = 5 and 2 = 5:2