Question

simplifying fractions
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question
simplify the following fraction: $\frac{6}{80}$
answer attempt 1 out of 2

Explanation:

Step1: Find the GCD of 6 and 80

The factors of 6 are 1, 2, 3, 6. The factors of 80 are 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 10, 16, 20, 40, 80. The greatest - common divisor (GCD) of 6 and 80 is 2.

Step2: Divide numerator and denominator by GCD

$\frac{6\div2}{80\div2}=\frac{3}{40}$

Answer:

$\frac{3}{40}$