Question

The rational number -247/228 when written in the standard form is​

Answer 1

The denominator of −247−228 is negative. So, we first make it positive.

Multiplying the numerator and denominator of −247−228 by -1, we get

−247−228 = (−247)×(−1)(−228)×(−1) = 247228

Now, we find the greatest common divisor of 247 and 228.

247 = 13 × 19 and 228 = 2 × 2 × 3 × 19

Clearly, the greatest common divisor of 228 and 247 is equal to 19.

Dividing the numerator and denominator of 247228 by 19, we get

247228 = 247÷19228÷19 = 13/12

Hence, the standard form of −247−228 is 1312.

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

The rational number247/228 when written in the standardform is