SOLUTION: Let n be any positive integer greater than 1. Consider the fraction 2n/n-1.
Consider these two statements:
The fraction is in lowest terms
The fraction is not in lowest terms
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Question 576750: Let n be any positive integer greater than 1. Consider the fraction 2n/n-1.
Consider these two statements:
The fraction is in lowest terms
The fraction is not in lowest terms
Which is correct? Justify the answer. Answer by richard1234(7193) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! may or may not be in lowest terms. For example, if n = 3 we get 6/2, which is not in lowest terms. However, if n = 4, we get 8/3, which is in lowest terms.