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Problem # 1. Reduce this fraction to lowest terms.

121/132

Problem #2. Identifying the Properties
Name the property that justifies this equation.

77. x². 5 = 5x²

Problem #3 Addition and Subtraction of Real Numbers:

Please Evaluate.

1/3 - (- 1/ 4)

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Solution Summary

This provides an example of performing operations on real numbers, identifying a property, and reducing a fraction.

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Problem # 1. Reduce this fraction to lowest terms.

121/132

11 is the common factor between numerator and denominator, so dividing both by 11 we have

121/132 = 11/12

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  • MS, University of Wisconsin-Madison
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