Chapter 6, Problem 7PSQ

To determine

To write : the fraction in simplest form

Answer to Problem 7PSQ

The simplest form of fraction $\frac{42}{144}$ is $\frac{7}{24}$

Explanation of Solution

Given information :

Consider, the fraction

  $\frac{42}{144}$

Calculation:

Therefore, the solution of fraction is

  $\begin{array}{l}\frac{42}{144}\\ \frac{42÷6}{144÷6}\left[\text{divide numerator and denomintor with 6}\right]\\ \frac{7}{24}\end{array}$

Hence,the simplest form of fraction $\frac{42}{144}$ is $\frac{7}{24}$