How do you simplify [tex]\frac{8}{21}[/tex]?

To simplify 8/21 you find a factor that will go into each number. This problem cannot be simplified as a fraction but you can turn it into a decimal. To turn it into a decimal you will divide 8 by 21. The fraction in decimal form is 0.38095238095.

Answered by ariiz08 | 2024-06-10

The value of the **proper fraction ** 21 8 ​ in the decimal form is 0.380952381.
A **fraction **is defined as a part of a whole. The upper part of the fraction is called the numerator , and the lower part is called the denominator .
The fraction in which the numerator is **greater **than the denominator is called as proper fraction .
Example: 5 3 ​ , 9 5 ​ , 78 33 ​ .
The **simplification **of 21 8 ​ can be calculated as:
**Divide **the denominator 21 by the numerator 8, which results in 0.380952381.
The simplification of ** ** 21 8 ​ in the decimal form is 0.380952381.
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Answered by shashankvt | 2024-06-17

The fraction 21 8 ​ cannot be simplified further as its only common factor with the denominator is 1. Therefore, it remains in its simplest form as 21 8 ​ . It can also be represented in decimal form as approximately 0.38.
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Answered by shashankvt | 2024-10-01