Question

Which choice shows the correct way to write 12 over 30 in lowest terms choose the correct answer below

Answer 1

Given the fraction below, we were asked to write it in the lowest terms.

`(12)/(30)`

Step-by-step explanation

We can expand the fraction as seen below and get the lowest fraction into prime numbers.

`(12)/(30)=(2*2*3)/(2*3*5)=(6*2)/(6*5)=(2)/(5)`

Answer: Option 2