Monday, February 8, 2010

Is the question true or false- The fraction 17/51 is in lowest terms?

I say true if it is false please tell me why thanksIs the question true or false- The fraction 17/51 is in lowest terms?
3 * 17 = 51





Do you still think the fraction





17/51





is in lowest terms ?





1/3 might be better !





QEDIs the question true or false- The fraction 17/51 is in lowest terms?
NO ... it is not in its lowest terms. If you divide both numerator and denominator by ';17';, the you will get





1/3





and this is in its lowest terms already.





Hope this helps.
false. the fraction 17/51 reduces to 1/3.
no





it can be 1/3

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