Here we will show you step-by-step how to simplify 79/158 to the simplest form.
The key to solving this problem is to find the greatest common divisor of 79 and 158.
To find the greatest common divisor of 79 and 158, we list all of the factors of both numbers so we can compare the lists.
When we compared the factors of 79 (1, 79) and 158 (1, 2, 79, 158) we found that 79 is the largest factor that they have in common.
Since 79 is the largest common factor of 79 and 158, 79 is also the greatest common divisor of 79 and 158.
Now, we divide both the numerator and denominator in 79/158 by the greatest common divisor as follows:
Numerator: 79/79 = 1
Denominator: 158/79 = 2
Then, we put the numerator and denominator that we are left with back together to get our answer.
79/158 to the simplest form is:
1/2
Simplify 79/159 to the Simplest Form
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