Question

Write the fraction in lowest terms. Use the method of dividing by a common factor.35/45A) 7/9B) 5/9C) 7/5D) 35/45

Answer 1

Answer: We have to write the fraction in the lowest terms, by dividing it by the common factor:

$\frac{35}{45}$

The common factor for both numerator and the denominator is 5, therefore, after dividing by it, the new fraction becomes:

$\frac{35}{45}=\frac{\frac{35}{5}}{\frac{45}{5}}=\frac{7}{9}$

The answer, therefore, is Option(A).