Question

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

Answer 1

Answer:

5:8

Step-by-step explanation:

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

Answer 2

Answer:

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

Step-by-step 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  

$K=\frac{15}{24}$

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

So, the value of K will become  

$K=\frac{5}{8}$