Which of the following represents 24/36 in lowest terms?
Choose the best answer from the options below:
A 12/15
B 8/9
C 4/5
D 2/3
The correct answer is D) 2/3.
To find the lowest terms for a fraction, we need to simplify the numerator and denominator by dividing them by their greatest common divisor (GCD).
The GCD of 24 and 36 is 12. By dividing both the numerator and denominator by 12, we get:
24 ÷ 12 = 2
36 ÷ 12 = 3
Therefore, the fraction 24/36 simplified to lowest terms is 2/3.
The correct answer is D) 2/3.