Here we will show you step-by-step how to simplify 43/172 to the simplest form.
The key to solving this problem is to find the greatest common divisor of 43 and 172.
To find the greatest common divisor of 43 and 172, we list all of the factors of both numbers so we can compare the lists.
When we compared the factors of 43 (1, 43) and 172 (1, 2, 4, 43, 86, 172) we found that 43 is the largest factor that they have in common.
Since 43 is the largest common factor of 43 and 172, 43 is also the greatest common divisor of 43 and 172.
Now, we divide both the numerator and denominator in 43/172 by the greatest common divisor as follows:
Numerator: 43/43 = 1
Denominator: 172/43 = 4
Then, we put the numerator and denominator that we are left with back together to get our answer.
43/172 to the simplest form is:
1/4
Simplify 43/173 to the Simplest Form
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