Here we will show you step-by-step how to simplify 18/550 to the simplest form.
The key to solving this problem is to find the greatest common divisor of 18 and 550.
To find the greatest common divisor of 18 and 550, we list all of the factors of both numbers so we can compare the lists.
When we compared the factors of 18 (1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 18) and 550 (1, 2, 5, 10, 11, 22, 25, 50, 55, 110, 275, 550) we found that 2 is the largest factor that they have in common.
Since 2 is the largest common factor of 18 and 550, 2 is also the greatest common divisor of 18 and 550.
Now, we divide both the numerator and denominator in 18/550 by the greatest common divisor as follows:
Numerator: 18/2 = 9
Denominator: 550/2 = 275
Then, we put the numerator and denominator that we are left with back together to get our answer.
18/550 to the simplest form is:
9/275
Simplify 18/551 to the Simplest Form
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