25 ft in 15 sec

Question

cant seem to understand how to write 25ft /15sec isnt is an improper fraction, how should i Write the rate as a fraction in lowest terms 25 Ft in 15Seconds?

Answer 1

To put this rate in simplest terms, you want to reduce all common factors.

Begin by listing the factors of each number.

25 = 5 x 5

15 = 3 x 5

cross out number that are in common in the top and bottom sets.

25 = 5 ft

15 = 3 scs