Simplify the following fraction to lowest terms.
$\left(C\right)\frac{28}{56}$

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

Answer: (B)

Verified step by step guidance

1. Identify the fraction given in the problem, which is \(\frac{28}{56}\), and note that it is multiplied by a constant \(C\).
2. Focus on simplifying the fraction \(\frac{28}{56}\) by finding the greatest common divisor (GCD) of the numerator (28) and the denominator (56).
3. Divide both the numerator and the denominator by their GCD to reduce the fraction to its lowest terms. This means calculating \(\frac{28 \div \text{GCD}}{56 \div \text{GCD}}\).
4. After simplifying the fraction, multiply the result by the constant \(C\) to express the simplified product as \(C\) times the simplified fraction.
5. Interpret the simplified fraction and compare it with the provided answer choices to confirm the correct simplified form.