81/372 in simplest form

Mathematics · Middle School · Tue Nov 03 2020

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Given:

81 / 372

Determine the simplest form of the number.

Solution:
In order to determine the simplest form of the number, simply checked for the common factor to of the numerator and the denominator to be factored out.

81 and 372 are both factorable by 3, therefore we will factor out 3 in the the numerator and the denominator in order to determine its simplest form.

81 / 372 = 27 / 124

To check if their value is correct, simply divide 81 by 372 and 27 by 124

81 / 372 = 0.22

27 / 124 = 0.22