SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 3

SSC MTS - 16/10/2024 - (12:30 PM - 2:30 PM) • Quantitative Aptitude • Q3

Reduce 374/418 to the lowest term.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e 17/19.

GCD of 374 and 418

Both numbers are divisible by 11: 374 ÷ 11 = 34 and 418 ÷ 11 = 38

Now the fraction becomes:

374/418 = 34/38

Still divisible by 2: 34 ÷ 2 = 17 and 38 ÷ 2 = 19

So:

34/38 = 17/19