Question

What does it mean to say a=b is a rational number in least terms?
Compute
1-1/(2-1/7)

as a rational number in least terms.

Answer 1

This is a really good question Gummage I hope it gets an answer soon.

Answer 2

thanks friend

Answer 3

it means that it can't be simplified any further eg 1/3 whereas 2/6 is not laest terms.

1 - 1 /(13/7) = 1 - 7/13 = 6/13

Answer 4

i assumed you meant a/b

Answer 5

yes, thanks jimmy

Answer 6

thats ok

Answer 7

is that literally it? are you sure? the question is 10 marks so seems a bit simple for the whole question