Reduce to lowest terms:
1. x-2/3x-6

Write as a single fraction in lowest terms:
1. x/4+x/5
2. x+6/4 multiplied by 2/3
3. 1/8 divided by 8/x

Question

Reduce to lowest terms:
1. x-2/3x-6

Write as a single fraction in lowest terms:
1. x/4+x/5
2. x+6/4 multiplied by 2/3
3. 1/8 divided by 8/x

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

To reduce $\Large \frac{x-2}{3x-6}$, factor out 3 from the expression 3x-6 to get 3(x-2). I'm sure at this point you see what cancels

bohotness · Answer

Do you known how to reduce to the lower term?

anonymous · Answer

no

anonymous · Answer

Can u help me witht he other problems as well, Jim?

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

what did you get for your answer?

anonymous · Answer

x-2

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

$$\Large \frac{x-2}{3x-6} = \frac{x-2}{3(x-2)}$$

what terms cancel?

anonymous · Answer

x-2 and 3x

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

the "x-2" terms are the only things that cancel

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

$$\Large \frac{x-2}{3x-6} = \frac{x-2}{3(x-2)}$$

$$\Large \frac{x-2}{3x-6} = \frac{\cancel{x-2}}{3\cancel{(x-2)}}$$

$$\Large \frac{x-2}{3x-6} = \frac{1}{3}$$

anonymous · Answer

ohhh I get it now