Chapter A.5, Problem 1AYU

To determine

To find: When the numerator and denominator of a rational expression contain no common factors(except 1 and $-1$)the rational expression is in _________.

Answer to Problem 1AYU

Lowest terms.

Explanation of Solution

Given:

Rational expressions.

Calculation:

The rational expression is called to reduced the lowest terms.

When the numerator and denominator of a rational expression contain no common factors(except 1 and $-1$)the rational expression is in Lowest terms. That is reduced to lowest terms in the rational expression.