Here we will show you step-by-step how to simplify 55/44 to the simplest form.
The key to solving this problem is to find the greatest common divisor of 55 and 44.
To find the greatest common divisor of 55 and 44, we list of all the factors of both numbers so we can compare the lists.
When we compared the factors of 55 (1, 5, 11, 55) and 44 (1, 2, 4, 11, 22, 44) we found that 11 is the largest factor that they have in common.
Since 11 is the largest common factor of 55 and 44, 11 is also the greatest common divisor of 55 and 44.
Now, we divide both the numerator and denominator in 55/44 by the greatest common divisor as follows:
Numerator: 55/11 = 5
Denominator: 44/11 = 4
Then, we put the numerator and denominator that we are left with back together to get 5/4.
5/4 is an improper fraction, which means we have to simplify further.
4 goes 1 time into 5 with 1 remaining, and you therefore get the answer as follows:
1 1/4
Simplify 55/45 to the Simplest Form
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