SOLUTION: Write each fraction in simplest form. 17/51 I never understood how to do these, help.

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Question 105954: Write each fraction in simplest form.
17/51
I never understood how to do these, help.
Answer by BurningFlame_marc(77) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hello!
To simplify a fraction you need to divide both the numerator and the denominator by it's common factor. For this fraction the common factor of 17 and 51 is 17 so you need to divide both the numerator and the denominator by 17.
The answer will be 1/3.
So the Final Answer is 1/3.

Hope I helped you!