SOLUTION: Explain how 14/20 is not in simplest form.

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Question 849130: Explain how 14/20 is not in simplest form.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Explain how 14/20 is not in simplest form.
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14/20 = (7*2)/(10*2) = (7/10)(2/2) = (7/10)(1) = 7/10
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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