Here we will show you step-by-step how to simplify 85/155 to the simplest form.
The key to solving this problem is to find the greatest common divisor of 85 and 155.
To find the greatest common divisor of 85 and 155, we list all of the factors of both numbers so we can compare the lists.
When we compared the factors of 85 (1, 5, 17, 85) and 155 (1, 5, 31, 155) we found that 5 is the largest factor that they have in common.
Since 5 is the largest common factor of 85 and 155, 5 is also the greatest common divisor of 85 and 155.
Now, we divide both the numerator and denominator in 85/155 by the greatest common divisor as follows:
Numerator: 85/5 = 17
Denominator: 155/5 = 31
Then, we put the numerator and denominator that we are left with back together to get our answer.
85/155 to the simplest form is:
17/31
Simplify 85/156 to the Simplest Form
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