Question

Write the simplest form of $\frac{35}{45}$.

Answer 1

• Step 1: It can be observed that $5$ is the common factor of $35$ and $45$. Divide the numerator and denominator by the common factor $5$.

$\frac{35÷5}{45÷5}=\frac{7}{9}$

• Now, there is no common factor of $7$ and $9$ other than $1$. Hence, the simplest form of $\frac{35}{45}$ is $\frac{7}{9}$.