reduce this fraction by factoring and canceling

Question

-45/105

Answer 1

First, find the greatest common factor (GCF) of 45 and 105. The GCF of 45 and 105 is 15.

Next, divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCF:
-45/105 = -45/105 ÷ 15/15 = -3/7

Therefore, the reduced fraction is -3/7.