Question

Express the following rational numbers to the lowest terms: `(-120)/144`

Answer 1

`(-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`