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Write each fraction in simplest form.$$\frac{16}{21}$$
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The numerator, 16, can be factorized into 2 x 2 x 2 x 2. The denominator, 21, can be factorized into 3 x 7. So, we can write the fraction as: $$\frac{16}{21} = \frac{2 \times 2 \times 2 \times 2}{3 \times 7}$$ Show more…
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