The numerator of fraction is 6. Which of the following could be the denominator

Tyra

Tyra

Answered question

2021-10-26

The numerator of fraction is 6. Which of the following could be the denominator of the fraction so that it ai already in lowest terms?
a) 9
b) 12
c) 15
d) 18
e) 19

Answer & Explanation

Ezra Herbert

Ezra Herbert

Skilled2021-10-27Added 99 answers

Step 1
Since, the numerator of a fraction is 6. Our aim is to tell the denominator from the given options so that thefraction should remain in lowest terms.
Step 2
If numerator and denominator of a fraction have no common factor other than 1, then the fraction is said to be in its lowest term.
Since numerator is 6, so all factors of 6 are =1, 2, 3, 6.
Let us assume denominator to be 19,
So all factors of 19 are =1, 19
Since, both numerator and denominator of fraction 619 have no common factor other than 1, we can say that the fraction 619 is already in its lowest form.
Answer: Option (e) is correct.

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