Here we will show you step-by-step how to simplify 56/987 to the simplest form.
The key to solving this problem is to find the greatest common divisor of 56 and 987.
To find the greatest common divisor of 56 and 987, we list all of the factors of both numbers so we can compare the lists.
When we compared the factors of 56 (1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 14, 28, 56) and 987 (1, 3, 7, 21, 47, 141, 329, 987) we found that 7 is the largest factor that they have in common.
Since 7 is the largest common factor of 56 and 987, 7 is also the greatest common divisor of 56 and 987.
Now, we divide both the numerator and denominator in 56/987 by the greatest common divisor as follows:
Numerator: 56/7 = 8
Denominator: 987/7 = 141
Then, we put the numerator and denominator that we are left with back together to get our answer.
56/987 to the simplest form is:
8/141
Simplify 56/988 to the Simplest Form
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