Here we will show you step-by-step how to simplify 72/16 to the simplest form.
The key to solving this problem is to find the greatest common divisor of 72 and 16.
To find the greatest common divisor of 72 and 16, we list of all the factors of both numbers so we can compare the lists.
When we compared the factors of 72 (1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 72) and 16 (1, 2, 4, 8, 16) we found that 8 is the largest factor that they have in common.
Since 8 is the largest common factor of 72 and 16, 8 is also the greatest common divisor of 72 and 16.
Now, we divide both the numerator and denominator in 72/16 by the greatest common divisor as follows:
Numerator: 72/8 = 9
Denominator: 16/8 = 2
Then, we put the numerator and denominator that we are left with back together to get 9/2.
9/2 is an improper fraction, which means we have to simplify further.
2 goes 4 times into 9 with 1 remaining, and you therefore get the answer as follows:
4 1/2
Simplify 72/17 to the Simplest Form
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