write the fraction $\frac{40}{16}$ in simplest form.

Explanation:

Step1: Find the GCD of 40 and 16

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

Step2: Divide both numerator and denominator by GCD

$\frac{40\div8}{16\div8}=\frac{5}{2}$

Answer:

$\frac{5}{2}$