Question

In the following exercises, simplify.

$-\frac{4}{52}$

Short answer

The obtained result is$-\frac{1}{13}$.

Step-by-step solution

Step 1. Given information.

Consider the given rational expression.

$-\frac{4}{52}$

Step 2. Rewrite the fraction.

Write the numerator and denominator showing the common factors.

$\begin{array}{l}-\frac{4}{52}=-\frac{4·1}{13·4}\\ =-\frac{1}{13}\end{array}$