You don't simplify rational numbers, but sometimes you can simplify a fraction. The way to do that is to divide the top and bottom by their greatest common factor.
The greatest common factor of 57 and 69 is 3 . When you divide the top and bottom by 3 , you have 19/23 . That's the simplest form of that particular fraction.
When simplifying rational numbers, what would the answer be to 57/69: 69 57 = 69 57 ∗ 1 = 69 57 ∗ 3 3 = 23 19 =
To simplify this expression multiplied at the beginning of the expression by 1, which does not change the result, then I expanded number one to three thirds. Then I shortened a threesome with the number 69, and the other of 57 (on the cross).
The simplified form of the fraction 69 57 is 23 19 . This was achieved by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor, which is 3. The final simplified fraction cannot be reduced further.
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