Question

How is 12/18 written in LOWEST TERM?

Answer 1

Answer:

Simplify the fraction to get the lowest term where the HCF is 1.

On the prime factorisation of both numbers, we get

    12 = 2 x 2 x 3

    18 = 2 x 3 x3

• The HCF right now is = 2x3 = 6

Divide both numbers by 6

• 12/18 = 2/3

The lowest term is then $\frac{2}{3}$