Question

Write -44/72 in the simplest form​

Answer 1

Answer:

Use this calculator to simplify ratios of the form A : B. A or B can be whole numbers, integers, decimal numbers, fractions or mixed numbers. They can be different types, for example, one fraction and one decimal. The ratio values can be positive or negative. This calculator simplifies ratios by converting all values to whole numbers then reducing the whole numbers to lowest terms using the greatest common factor (GCF)

Answer 2

Given -

$\frac{-44}{72}$

To find -

The simplest form​ of $\frac{-44}{72}$

Solution -

Ration is a fraction which contain the numerator and denominator.

Given fraction is

$\frac{-44}{72}$

By dividing given fraction by 2 we get

= $\frac{-22}{36}$

Again By dividing given fraction by 2 we get

= $\frac{-11}{18}$

As, negative sign is present only in numerator so it can not cancel it will stay as it is.

∴ The simplest form​ of $\frac{-44}{72}$ is $\frac{-11}{18}$