Usually, we divide the numerator and the denominator by the greatest common factor.
Example :
Express in lowest terms.
Solution:
Step 1: Find the greatest common factor of the numerator and the denominator.
12: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12
30: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 10, 15, 30
The GCF is 6
Step 2: Divide the numerator and denominator of the fraction by the GCF.
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in lowest terms.
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