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: 57

Answer

$$\frac{5}{18}$$

Work Step by Step

In order to simplify these expressions, we look for common factors in the numerator and the denominator. This means that we need to be sure that the numerator and denominator are in fully factored form. Doing this, we find: $$ \frac{65}{234} \\ \frac{(5)(13)}{(18)(13)} \\ \frac{5}{18}$$
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