Question

write the fraction \\(\frac{32}{40}\\) in simplest form.

Explanation:

Step1: Find GCD of 32 and 40

The factors of 32 are \(1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32\). The factors of 40 are \(1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 10, 20, 40\). The greatest common divisor (GCD) is 8.

Step2: Divide numerator and denominator by GCD

Divide 32 and 40 by 8: \(\frac{32\div8}{40\div8}=\frac{4}{5}\).

Answer:

\(\frac{4}{5}\)