Question

Write each fraction in simplest form : $\frac{23}{78}$

Answer 1

Fraction in simplest form:

To reduce the given fraction we divide the fraction by the HCF of numerator and denominator .

HCF= Highest Common Factor

Now we write the factors of numerator and denominator

Factor of $23=23\times 1$

Factor of $78=2\times 3\times 13\times 1$

Here HCF$(23,78)=1$

Now we divide the given fraction by HCF,

$\frac{23÷1}{78÷1}=\frac{23}{78}$

Hence $\frac{23}{78}$ is already in simplest form.