Question

Write 14 16 in lowest terms.

Answer 1

By applying algebra properties for simplifying rational numbers, we conclude that the rational number 14/16 is equivalent to the rational number 7/8.

How to simplify a rational number

Rational numbers are real numbers of the form n/m, where n, m ∈ $\mathbb{Z}$ and n ≠ 0. Rational numbers are in lowest terms whether they cannot be reduced. A rational number is simplified by applying the following property:

$\frac{a\cdot c}{b\cdot c} = \frac{a}{b}$     (1)

Where c is the common multiplier.

Now we proceed to simplify the given rational number, whose common multiplier is 2:

$\frac{14}{16} = \frac{7}{8}$

By applying algebra properties for simplifying rational numbers, we conclude that the rational number 14/16 is equivalent to the rational number 7/8.

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