Question

Which of the following operations should be done in order to write the fraction 48/64 in lowest terms?

a.divide the numerator and denominator by 8
b.multiply the numerator and denominator by 8
c.divide the numerator and denominator by 16
d.multiply the numerator and denominator by 16
explain for me plz

Answer 1

You are being asked to "reduce" the fraction 48/64 to lower or lowest terms. What does that mean to you?
Have you actually tried out any of the four possible approaches listed? If not, please do so.
What is the largest number that divides evenly into 48 and 64?