Question

Which statement correctly describes a fraction in simplest form?

Options

• The numerator is smaller than the denominator

• The numerator and denominator are both odd numbers

• The numerator and denominator have no common factor except 1

• The fraction is always a proper fraction

Answer 1

The numerator and denominator have no common factor except 1

Explanation:

A fraction is said to be in its simplest form (also called lowest terms) when:

The numerator and denominator have no common factor other than 1.