Question

Write the fraction below in simplest form.

Answer 1

A. 2a² / 5b

Explanation:

12a³b² / 30ab³

cancel the common factor = 6

= 2a³b² / 5ab³

cancel the common factor = a

= 2a²b² / 5b³

apply exponent rule, so

= 2a² / 5b³ ⁻ ²

subtract 3 - 2 = 1

= 2a² / 5b