Question

rewrite fractions
rewrite \\(\frac{-10}{-4}\\) in lowest terms.
\\(\frac{-10}{-4}=\\)
enter the result.

Explanation:

Step1: Identify GCD of numerator/denominator

The greatest common divisor (GCD) of 10 and 4 is 2.

Step2: Divide numerator and denominator by GCD

$$\frac{-10 \div 2}{-4 \div 2} = \frac{-5}{-2}$$

Step3: Simplify the sign of the fraction

A negative divided by a negative equals a positive:
$$\frac{-5}{-2} = \frac{5}{2}$$

Answer:

$\frac{5}{2}$