Question

The fraction $\frac{49}{28}$ in its simplest form is ____.

• A. $\frac{8}{5}$
• B. $\frac{17}{6}$
• C. $\frac{7}{4}$
• D. $\frac{4}{7}$

Answer 1

The correct option is C $\frac{7}{4}$

On dividing numerator and denominator of $\frac{49}{28}$ by 7, we get,
$\frac{\frac{49}{7}}{\frac{28}{7}}=\frac{7}{4}$
Note - we can also continuously divide the numerator and denominator by any common factor till it reduces to its simplest form.