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29. Higher Order Thinking If the

numerator and denominator of a fraction
are both odd numbers, can you write
an equivalent fraction with a smaller
numerator and denominator? Give an
example to explain.

User Bwyss
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Answer:

Yes

Explanation:

As long as the odd numbers are not prime numbers, they can still be in a fraction that can be reduced. Not in all cases of course but in some, for instance 9/27 can be reduced to 1/3

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