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Which of the following shows 12∕28 written in prime factored form to help in reducing the fraction to simplest form? A. 7×2×2∕3×2×2 B. 3×2×2∕7×2×2 C. 3∕7 D. 6×2 ∕7×4

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Answer: B.
(3*2*2)/(7*2*2)


Explanation:

Given fraction :
(12)/(28)

Here, numerator
=12=2*2*3

denominator=
=28=2*2*7

Therefore, the prime factorization form of the given fraction to get the simplest from is


(12)/(28)=(3*2*2)/(7*2\timers2*2)

The simplest form of the fraction
(12)/(28)=(3)/(7)

User Atul Dhanuka
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Writing the numerator and denominator in prime factor form we get: 12 = 2*2*3. 28 = 2*2*7. So 12/28 = 2*2*3 / 2*2*7. So the correct answer is B.3*2*2 / 7*2*2.
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