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Write the fraction in lowest terms. See Example.EXAMPLE Writing Fractions in Lowest TermsW...

Write the fraction in lowest terms. See Example.

EXAMPLE Writing Fractions in Lowest Terms

Write each fraction in lowest terms.

(a)
The factored form shows that 5 is the greatest common factor of 10 and 15. Dividing both numerator and denominator by 5 gives in lowest terms as .
(b)
By inspection, the greatest common factor of 15 and 45 is 15.

If the greatest common factor is not obvious, factor the numerator and denominator into prime factors.

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