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Question
Express the following rational numbers to the lowest terms: `(-48)/-72`
Sum
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Solution
`(-48)/-72`
`48)overline(72)(1`
48
`24)overline(48)(2`
48
X
(Dividing by 24, H.C.F. of - 48 and - 72)
`=> (- 48 div 24)/(- 72 div 24) = (- 2)/-3 = 2/3`
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