Here we will show you step-by-step how to simplify 72/429 to the simplest form.
The key to solving this problem is to find the greatest common divisor of 72 and 429.
To find the greatest common divisor of 72 and 429, we list all of 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 429 (1, 3, 11, 13, 33, 39, 143, 429) we found that 3 is the largest factor that they have in common.
Since 3 is the largest common factor of 72 and 429, 3 is also the greatest common divisor of 72 and 429.
Now, we divide both the numerator and denominator in 72/429 by the greatest common divisor as follows:
Numerator: 72/3 = 24
Denominator: 429/3 = 143
Then, we put the numerator and denominator that we are left with back together to get our answer.
72/429 to the simplest form is:
24/143
Simplify 72/430 to the Simplest Form
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