Here we will show you step-by-step how to simplify 8/16 to the simplest form.
The key to solving this problem is to find the greatest common divisor of 8 and 16.
To find the greatest common divisor of 8 and 16, we list all of the factors of both numbers so we can compare the lists.
When we compared the factors of 8 (1, 2, 4, 8) 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 8 and 16, 8 is also the greatest common divisor of 8 and 16.
Now, we divide both the numerator and denominator in 8/16 by the greatest common divisor as follows:
Numerator: 8/8 = 1
Denominator: 16/8 = 2
Then, we put the numerator and denominator that we are left with back together to get our answer.
8/16 to the simplest form is:
1/2
Simplify 8/17 to the Simplest Form
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