alleryA fraction in lowest terms terminates if its denominator has which prime factors only?
A2 and 3
B2 and 5
C3 and 7
D5 and 7
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. 2 and 5
Only 2 and 5 can be turned into a power of 10 by multiplying numerator and denominator.
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