ALEKS Basic Math Placement Practice Test – Prep, Questions & Study Guide

Squaring both the numerator and the denominator of the fraction \( \frac{2}{7} \) involves taking each component to the power of two. The numerator is 2, so when squared, it becomes \( 2^2 = 4 \). The denominator is 7, and when squared, it becomes \( 7^2 = 49 \).

Now, we can combine these squared values to form a new fraction:

\[

\frac{2^2}{7^2} = \frac{4}{49}

\]

This shows clearly that the correct outcome of squaring the numerator and denominator of the fraction \( \frac{2}{7} \) is indeed \( \frac{4}{49} \). Thus, this confirms that the correct answer is accurately identified.