Question

Express the rational number $\frac{246}{166}$ to the lowest form.

• A. $\frac{113}{73}$
• B. $\frac{123}{82}$
• C. $\frac{122}{83}$
• D. $\frac{123}{83}$

Answer 1

The correct option is D $\frac{123}{83}$

The HCF of 246 and 166 is 2 .

So, divide both numerator and denominator of $\frac{246}{166}$ by 2. We get $\frac{123}{83}$ .

We cannot simplify the rational number $\frac{123}{83}$ further.

So, $\frac{123}{83}$ is the required lowest form.