Question

What's 10/12 written as a fraction in simplest form?

A)10/12
B)5/12
C)5/6
D)3/5

Answer 1

`Find \ the \ Greatest \ Common \ Factor \ (GCF) \ of \ 10,12`

List all prime factors of each denominator, and find the intersection of these primes.


`10 : 2,5 12 : 2,2,3 Therefore, \ the \ GCF \ is \ 2.`


`10 / 2=5`
`Divide \ the \ numerator \ (10) \ by \ the \ GCF`


`12 / 2=6`
`Divide \ the \ denominator \ (12) \ by \ the \ GCF`


`(5)/(6) = Solution`

Answer 2

10/12 in the simplest form is 5/6, so answer choice c) 5/6