Question

To find the simplest form of the fraction, both the numerator and denominator of the fraction must be divided by _________ of the numerator and denominator.

• A. any common multiple
• B. lowest common multiple
• C. any common factor
• D. highest common factor

Answer 1

The correct option is D highest common factor

To find the simplest form of a fraction:
Find the HCF of the numerator and denominator and divide the numerator and denominator by the HCF.

$\text{Example :-}\frac{24}{32}$

HCF of 24 and 32 is 8.

So,

$\frac{24÷8}{32÷8}=\frac{3}{4}$

is the simplest form.