Basic College Mathematics (10th Edition)

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Chapter 2 - Multiplying and Dividing Fractions - 2.4 Writing a Fraction in Lowest Terms - 2.4 Exercises - Page 137: 42

Answer

$\frac{15}{35} = \frac{3}{7}$ $\frac{18}{40} = \frac{9}{20}$ These fractions are not equivalent.

Work Step by Step

$\frac{15\div5}{35\div5} = \frac{3}{7}$ $\frac{18\div2}{40\div2} = \frac{9}{20}$
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