SOLUTION: Write each fraction in simplest form: 17/51 42/55

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Question 261299: Write each fraction in simplest form:
17/51

42/55
Answer by CharlesG2(834) About Me  (Show Source):
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Write each fraction in simplest form:
17/51
42/55
17/51 = 1*17 / 3*17 = 1/3
42/55 = 2 * 3 * 7 / 5 * 11 that can not be put simpler so it stays 42/55