Reduce
1430
2530
to its lowest terms.
- A17
47
- B13
23
- C19
47
- D17
29
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
To reduce the fraction
1430
2530
to its lowest terms, we divide both the numerator and the denominator by their Highest Common Factor (HCF).
First, cancel out the trailing zero by dividing both by 10:
1430
2530
=
143
253
Now, find a common factor for 253 and 143. Both numbers are divisible by 11:
253÷11=23
143÷11=13
So, the fraction in its lowest terms is
13
23
.
1430
2530
to its lowest terms, we divide both the numerator and the denominator by their Highest Common Factor (HCF).
First, cancel out the trailing zero by dividing both by 10:
1430
2530
=
143
253
Now, find a common factor for 253 and 143. Both numbers are divisible by 11:
253÷11=23
143÷11=13
So, the fraction in its lowest terms is
13
23
.