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Simplify. $$ \frac{17}{51} $$

Name: Problem 44, Chapter 1: Elementary and Intermediate Algebra
Uploaded: 2020-06-01T16:53:49-08:00
Duration: 23 s
Channel: Hannah Laper
Description: Simplify. (17)/(51)

   Simplify.
$$
\frac{17}{51}
$$

Elementary and Intermediate Algebra

Marvin L. Bittinger,… 4th Edition

Chapter 1, Problem 44

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06/01/2020

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Key Concepts

Fraction Simplification

Fraction simplification involves reducing a fraction to its simplest form by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor. This process makes the fraction easier to understand and work with in further calculations.

Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)

The greatest common divisor is the largest number that divides both the numerator and the denominator without leaving a remainder. Identifying the GCD is crucial for simplifying fractions because it helps determine the factor by which both the numerator and denominator can be divided.

Common Factors

Common factors are numbers that are factors of both the numerator and the denominator. Recognizing these shared factors, particularly the greatest common one, is key to reducing the fraction to its lowest terms.

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