In the following exercises, simplify each fraction. Do not convert any

Lucille Smitherman

Lucille Smitherman

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2021-11-13

In the following exercises, simplify each fraction. Do not convert any improper fractions to mixed numbers.
721

Answer & Explanation

Oung1985

Oung1985

Beginner2021-11-14Added 16 answers

Concept used:
1) A fraction is considered simplified if there are no common factors in the numerator and denominator.
a) The process of simplifying a fraction is called reducing the fraction.
b) For reducing the fraction, we use the equivalent fractions property in reverse.
We know that the equivalent fractions property is,
ab=acbc, where b0,c0 and a,b,c are numbers.
Now, the reverse form of equivalent fractions property is,
acbc=ab, where c is the common factor in the numerator and denominator.
Calculation:
We are the given fraction with 721.
From the above concept:
Notice that 7 is factor of both 7 and 21. 721
Factor the numerator and denominator. 1737
Remove the common factors. 13
Hence the simplified form of the given fraction 721 is, as follows: 13.

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