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Reduce each of the following fraction to the lowest term: 296/481 - Mathematics

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Question

Reduce each of the following fraction to the lowest term:
`296/481`

Sum

Solution

`296/481`
To reduce the given fraction to its lowest term, we will divide the numerator and the denominator by their HCF.
Now, we will find the HCF of 296 and 481.

∴ HCF = 37
Dividing the numerator and the denominator by the HCF, we get:
`[296÷37]/[481÷37]=8/13`

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Chapter 2: Factors and Multiples - Exercise 2D [Page 36]

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RS Aggarwal Mathematics [English] Class 6
Chapter 2 Factors and Multiples
Exercise 2D | Q 28.3 | Page 36
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