Is the fraction \frac38 in lowest terms?

maduregimc

maduregimc

Answered question

2021-12-26

Is the fraction 38 in lowest terms?

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Charles Benedict

Charles Benedict

Beginner2021-12-27Added 32 answers

Yes, the fraction 38 is in lowest form as there is no whole number by which we can divide the numerator and denominator.

Lakisha Archer

Lakisha Archer

Beginner2021-12-28Added 39 answers

3 is a prime number so the fraction is in what people call its simplest form.
nick1337

nick1337

Expert2022-01-08Added 777 answers

Yes the fraction 38 is in lowest terms because the numerator is 3, a prime number, and whenever there is a prime number in a fraction in either numerator or denominator, it cannot be cut in lower except when the prime number is a factor of the other.
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