Legs (sides other than the hypotenuse) of a right triangle are of lengths $16 \,cm$ and $8 \,cm$. Find the length of the side of the largest square that can be inscribed in the triangle. (in $cm$)

  • A
    $\frac{8}{3}$
  • B
    $\frac{16}{3}$
  • C
    $\frac{17}{3}$
  • D
    $\frac{22}{3}$

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