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36/60

Consider the fraction
Use the greatest common factor to rewrite the fraction in lowest terms.

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Answer: 3/5

Explanation:

First prime factor to get GCF:

36= 2 x 2 x 3 x 3

60= 2 x 2 x 3 x 5

GCF= 2 x 2 x 3 = 12

Therefore u divide each number by 12 to get your answer.

36/12=3 60/12=5

Fraction in lowest terms= 3/5

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