Algebra and Trigonometry (6th Edition)
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ChapterP: Prerequisites: Fundamental Concepts Of Algebra
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 1MCCP: In Exercises 1-25, simplify the given expression or perform the indicated operation (and simplify,...
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Transcribed Image Text:**Simplifying Fractions: An Example**
**Concept:** Write in lowest terms
**Example Problem:**
16
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28
**Explanation:**
The problem displayed asks students to "Write in lowest terms," referring to the process of simplifying a fraction.
The fraction given is 16/28.
**Steps to Simplify the Fraction:**
1. Identify the greatest common divisor (GCD) of the numerator (16) and the denominator (28).
2. Divide both the numerator and the denominator by their GCD to find the simplest form of the fraction.
- The GCD of 16 and 28 is 4.
3. Divide both the numerator and the denominator by 4:
(16 ÷ 4) / (28 ÷ 4) = 4 / 7
Thus, the fraction 16/28 simplified to lowest terms is 4/7.
This process is important to ensure fractions are easy to understand and compare.
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