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Problem

Is this simplified fraction correct: \$145/25\$ = \$29/5\$

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Hint

To find the greatest common divisor (GCD) for each number.

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Step

Factors for 145 is Factors for 25 is

1, 5, 29, 145 1, 5, 25

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Step

The GCD for 145 and 25 is

5

5

Step

Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD

145 ÷ 5 = 29
25 ÷ 5 = 5

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Solution

So, after simplifying, we get \$29/5\$ Yes, \$145/25\$ is an equivalent fraction of \$29/5\$.

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Sumup

Please summarize steps

Choices

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Choice-A

This option is correct. It matches the simplified fraction \$16/5\$

Correct Yes

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Choice-B

This option is incorrect because \$145/25\$ simplifies exactly to \$29/5\$, so they are equal

Wrong No

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Choice-C

This option is incorrect because "Both" implies that two different results are possible, but in this case, the simplified fraction is \$29/5\$, not multiple outcomes

Wrong Both

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Choice-D

This option is incorrect because \$145/25\$ simplifies to \$29/5\$, so the fractions are indeed equal

Wrong None

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Answer

Option

A

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Sumup

Please summarize choices