Basic College Mathematics (9th Edition)

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Chapter 2 - Multiplying and Dividing Fractions - 2.4 Writing a Fraction in Lowest Terms - 2.4 Exercises - Page 137: 45

Answer

$\frac{10}{24} = \frac{5}{12}$ $\frac{12}{30} = \frac{2}{5}$ These fractions are not equivalent.

Work Step by Step

$\frac{10\div2}{24\div2} = \frac{5}{12}$ $\frac{12\div6}{30\div6} = \frac{2}{5}$
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