Write the ratio of 14 to 10 in lowest terms
Divide the numerator and the denominator by 2.
14/10 = 7/5
14/10=7/5
To write the ratio 14 to 10 in lowest terms, we need to simplify the ratio by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).
First, let's find the GCD of 14 and 10. The factors of 14 are 1, 2, 7, and 14, and the factors of 10 are 1, 2, 5, and 10. The common factors are 1 and 2.
Therefore, the GCD of 14 and 10 is 2.
Now, divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
14 ÷ 2 = 7
10 ÷ 2 = 5
The simplified ratio of 14 to 10 is 7 to 5.