Which of the following answers is 5/25 simplified? 1/5 5/5 2/5 1/25

Mathematics · Middle School · Tue Nov 03 2020

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In order to simplify a fraction, we need divide the numerator and the denominator with the biggest common factor.

The biggest common factor between 5 and 25 its 5.

Divide the numerator and the denominator with 5.

5/5=1 (numerator)

25/5=5 (denominator)

That means that 5/25=1/5