Here we will show you step-by-step how to simplify 2/38 to the simplest form.
The key to solving this problem is to find the greatest common divisor of 2 and 38.
To find the greatest common divisor of 2 and 38, we list all of the factors of both numbers so we can compare the lists.
When we compared the factors of 2 (1, 2) and 38 (1, 2, 19, 38) we found that 2 is the largest factor that they have in common.
Since 2 is the largest common factor of 2 and 38, 2 is also the greatest common divisor of 2 and 38.
Now, we divide both the numerator and denominator in 2/38 by the greatest common divisor as follows:
Numerator: 2/2 = 1
Denominator: 38/2 = 19
Then, we put the numerator and denominator that we are left with back together to get our answer.
2/38 to the simplest form is:
1/19
Simplify 2/39 to the Simplest Form
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