Hey, first week in Finite Math and I feel like I am drowning!..
How would I reduce to lowest terms 97/360?
Also, what do they mean by multiplying both sides by reciprocal?

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Hey, first week in Finite Math and I feel like I am drowning!..
How would I reduce to lowest terms 97/360?
Also, what do they mean by multiplying both sides by reciprocal?

anonymous · Answer

to reduce terms, you find the greatest common factor between the two numbers. then you divide each number by the greatest common factor. that is usually trial and error.

anonymous · Answer

and a reciprocal is the "opposite." like the reciprocal of 2/3 is 3/2.

anonymous · Answer

Sorry it took me so long.., had to switch computers here at the lab, I've been trying to reduce and having a hard time, would you mind helping?

precal · Answer

post your problems, people are always willing to help