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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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