Write the expression in lowest terms.
-$$\frac { 18 \mathrm { k } ^ { 2 } } { 15 \mathrm { k } }$$
A) $\frac { 6 } { 5 } \mathrm { k }$

B) $\frac { 9 } { 7 }$

C) $\frac { 6 } { 5 }$

D) $\frac { 9 } { 7 } \mathrm { k }$

Question

Write the expression in lowest terms.
-$$\frac { 18 \mathrm { k } ^ { 2 } } { 15 \mathrm { k } }$$
A) $\frac { 6 } { 5 } \mathrm { k }$

B) $\frac { 9 } { 7 }$

C) $\frac { 6 } { 5 }$

D) $\frac { 9 } { 7 } \mathrm { k }$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To simplify $\frac { 18 \mathrm { k } ^ { 2 } } { 15 \mathrm { k } }$, divide both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is $3k$. This results in $\frac { 6k } { 5 }$, or $\frac { 6 } { 5 } \mathrm { k }$.

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Write the Expression in Lowest Terms $\frac { 18 \mathrm { k } ^ { 2 } } { 15 \mathrm { k } }$