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The standard form of -4860 is ______. - Mathematics

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Question

The standard form of `(-48)/60` is ______.

Options

  • `48/60`

  • `(-60)/48`

  • `(-4)/5`

  • `(-4)/(-5)`

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Solution

The standard form of `(-48)/60` is `bb(underline((-4)/5)`.

Explanation:

Given rational number is `(-48)/60`.

For standard/simplest form, divide numerator and denominator by their HCF

i.e. `(-48 ÷ 12)/(60 ÷ 12) = (-4)/5`  ......[∵ HCF of 48 and 60 = 12]

Hence, the standard form of `(-48)/60` is `(-4)/5`.

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Chapter 8: Rationals Numbers - Exercise [Page 243]

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NCERT Exemplar Mathematics [English] Class 7
Chapter 8 Rationals Numbers
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