Question

simplifying fractions
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question
simplify the following fraction: \\(\frac{28}{48}\\)
answer attempt 1 out of 2

Explanation:

Step1: Find GCD of 28 and 48

The factors of 28 are \(1, 2, 4, 7, 14, 28\). The factors of 48 are \(1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 24, 48\). The greatest common divisor (GCD) is 4.

Step2: Divide numerator and denominator by GCD

Divide 28 by 4: \(28\div4 = 7\). Divide 48 by 4: \(48\div4 = 12\). So \(\frac{28}{48}=\frac{28\div4}{48\div4}=\frac{7}{12}\).

Answer:

\(\frac{7}{12}\)