Simplify the following fraction to lowest terms.
$-\frac{28}{49}$

• A. $-\frac{4}{7}$
• B. $-\frac{3}{7}$
• C. $\frac{3}{7}$
• D. $\frac{4}{7}$

Answer: (A)

Verified step by step guidance

1. Identify the fraction to simplify: \(-\frac{28}{49}\).
2. Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of the numerator (28) and the denominator (49).
3. Divide both the numerator and the denominator by their GCD to reduce the fraction to its lowest terms.
4. Keep the negative sign in front of the fraction as it applies to the entire fraction.
5. Write the simplified fraction as \(-\frac{\text{simplified numerator}}{\text{simplified denominator}}\).