Provide an appropriate response.Do you agree with the following statement? "If the numerator of a fraction is prime and the denominator is not prime, the fraction cannot be simplified." If you agree with the statement, explain your thinking. If you do not agree with it, give an example of a fraction which can be simplified and whose numerator is prime and whose denominator is not prime.

What will be an ideal response?


Answers will vary. Possible answer: No, the statement is false since the denominator may be a multiple of the numerator. Possible counter example: .

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