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Reduce the fraction to lowest terms.
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138
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Transcribed Image Text:Reduce the fraction to lowest terms. 96 138 96 138
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Step 1

Given fraction is 96138.

We have to convert the given fraction into the lowest terms.

Divide both the numerator and denominator by 2, we get

  962=48 and 1382=69

Hence, 96138=4869.

Now, consider the fraction 4869

Now, divide both the numerator and denominator by 3, we get

483=16 and 693=23

Hence, 4869=1623.

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