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Pearson Algebra 1 Common Core, 2011

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6. Ratios, Rates, and Conversions

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Exercise 54 Page 121

Can you break down the numerator and denominator into prime factors?

27

Practice makes perfect

To write the fraction in its simplest form, we begin by trying to break down the numerator and denominator into prime factors. 27x/x=3* 3* 3* x/x Both numbers share the factor x, so that is the greatest common factor (GCF) of the fraction. Reducing the numerator and denominator by the GCF will give us the fraction's simplest form.

27x/x

a/b=.a /x./.b /x.

27x/x/x/x

Calculate quotient

27

Subchapter links

Lesson Check p.119

Practice and Problem-Solving Exercises p.119-121

Standardized Test Prep p.121

Mixed Review p.121