Question

What is the ratio 15:24 written in lowest terms? 3:5 3:4 5:8 7:8

Answer 1

5:8

Explanation:

because 15/3= 5 and 24/3= 8

Answer 2

The ratio 15:24 written in lowest terms is 5:8

Explanation:

Given:

The ratio =15:24

Solution:

Let us assume the given ratio = K

So, ratio will be equal to

K=15:24

We can also write the above ratio as

`K=(15)/(24)`

Now, we will divide both the numerator and denominator by 3.

So, the value of K will become

`K=(5)/(8)`