Here we will show you step-by-step how to simplify 68/32 to the simplest form.
The key to solving this problem is to find the greatest common divisor of 68 and 32.
To find the greatest common divisor of 68 and 32, we list of all the factors of both numbers so we can compare the lists.
When we compared the factors of 68 (1, 2, 4, 17, 34, 68) and 32 (1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32) we found that 4 is the largest factor that they have in common.
Since 4 is the largest common factor of 68 and 32, 4 is also the greatest common divisor of 68 and 32.
Now, we divide both the numerator and denominator in 68/32 by the greatest common divisor as follows:
Numerator: 68/4 = 17
Denominator: 32/4 = 8
Then, we put the numerator and denominator that we are left with back together to get 17/8.
17/8 is an improper fraction, which means we have to simplify further.
8 goes 2 times into 17 with 1 remaining, and you therefore get the answer as follows:
2 1/8
Simplify 68/33 to the Simplest Form
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