1. Equivalent Forms of Rational Numbers
COURSE 3 LESSON 4-2
Equivalent Forms of Rational Numbers
Write in simplest form using the GCF.
138
150
The GCF of 138 and 150 is 6.
Divide the numerator and the denominator by the GCF.
138
150
138 ÷ 6
150 ÷ 6 =
Simplify. The numbers 23 and 25 are relatively prime. = 23 25
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2. Equivalent Forms of Rational Numbers
COURSE 3 LESSON 4-2
Equivalent Forms of Rational Numbers
Write in simplest form using prime factorization. 60
126
Write the prime factorizations of the numerator and denominator. 60
126
2 • 2 • 3 • 5
2 • 3 • 3 • 7 =
Divide the common factors.
2 • 2 • 3 • 5
2 • 3 • 3 • 7 1 =
Simplify. 10 21 =
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