Express each of the following rational numbers in standard form:
(i) (ii)
(iii)
(iv)
A rational number is in standard or simplest or lowest form when-
1. Numerator and denominator have only 1 as its highest common factor.
2. Denominator is a positive integer.
(i) The HCF of 12 and 30 is 6
Therefore,
(ii) The HCF of 49 and 14 is 7
Therefore,
(iii) The HCF of 24 and 64 is 8
Therefore,
In order, to make the denominator positive, multiply both numerator and denominator by -1
(iv) The HCF of 36 and 63 is 9
Therefore,
In order, to make the denominator positive, multiply both numerator and denominator by -1