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Question
Express the following rational numbers to the lowest terms: `(-120)/144`
Sum
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Solution
`(-120)/144`
`120)overline(144)(1`
120
`24)overline(120)(5`
120
X
(Dividing by 24, H.C.F. of - 120 and 144)
`=> (- 120 div 24)/(144 div 24) = (-5)/6`
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