Question

simplify.
\frac{25cd}{35bcd}

Explanation:

Step1: Factor out common factors.

Find the greatest - common factor of 25 and 35. The GCF of 25 and 35 is 5. Also, there are common variables \(cd\) in the numerator and denominator.

Step2: Cancel out common factors.

\(\frac{25cd}{35bcd}=\frac{5\times5\times cd}{5\times7\times b\times cd}\)
Cancel out the common factors 5 and \(cd\).

Answer:

\(\frac{5}{7b}\)