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-The process of writing a rational expression in lowest terms is called______ .
A)reciprocals
B)simplifying
C)rational expression
D)least common denominator

Question

Fill in the blank with one of the words or phrases listed below.

-The process of writing a rational expression in lowest terms is called______ .
A)reciprocals 
B)simplifying 
C)rational expression 
D)least common denominator

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Simplifying a rational expression involves dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common factor to write the expression in its lowest terms.

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