Here we will show you step-by-step how to simplify 59/531 to the simplest form.
The key to solving this problem is to find the greatest common divisor of 59 and 531.
To find the greatest common divisor of 59 and 531, we list all of the factors of both numbers so we can compare the lists.
When we compared the factors of 59 (1, 59) and 531 (1, 3, 9, 59, 177, 531) we found that 59 is the largest factor that they have in common.
Since 59 is the largest common factor of 59 and 531, 59 is also the greatest common divisor of 59 and 531.
Now, we divide both the numerator and denominator in 59/531 by the greatest common divisor as follows:
Numerator: 59/59 = 1
Denominator: 531/59 = 9
Then, we put the numerator and denominator that we are left with back together to get our answer.
59/531 to the simplest form is:
1/9
Simplify 59/532 to the Simplest Form
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