Simplify the following fraction to lowest terms.
$\frac{3}{7}$

• A. $\frac{1}{7}$
• B. $\frac{7}{3}$
• C. $\frac{2}{7}$
• D. $\frac{3}{7}$

Answer: (D)

Verified step by step guidance

1. Identify the fraction given in the problem, which is \(\frac{3}{7}\).
2. Check if the numerator (3) and the denominator (7) have any common factors other than 1.
3. Since 3 and 7 are both prime numbers and do not share any common factors, the fraction is already in its simplest form.
4. Confirm that the fraction cannot be reduced further by dividing both numerator and denominator by any common divisor.
5. Conclude that the simplified form of the fraction is \(\frac{3}{7}\).