Question

Simplify the rational number $\frac{156}{144}.$

• A. $\frac{13}{12}$
• B. $\frac{12}{13}$

Answer 1

The correct option is A $\frac{13}{12}$

To simplify a fractional number, expand the numerator and the denominator and cancel the common terms.

$\frac{156}{144}$
$=\frac{12\times 13}{12\times 12}$
(cancelling $12$ from numerator and denominator)
$=\frac{13}{12}$