divide and simplify
7/18 divided by 14/39
the first step is to change the recipricol which is 14/39 = 39/14
then multiply 7 x 39=273
18x14=252
the answer is 273/252 I am not good at simplifying big numbers can someone please help me?
Like many people, I do not like fractions. Decimals are much easier.
273/252 = 1.083333 = 1 83/100.
Since no number goes evenly into both 83 and 100 -- 1 83/100 is the simplified answer.
thank you so much, i hate simplifying big numbers they throw me off
You're welcome.
Many countries have almost completely abolished teaching about fractions.
Ooo i'd like to move to those countries!
-MC
I agree
To simplify the fraction 273/252, you can find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of both numerator and denominator, and then divide both by the GCD.
Step 1: Find the GCD of 273 and 252.
The factors of 273 are 1, 3, 7, 13, 21, 39, 91, and 273.
The factors of 252 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 12, 14, 18, 21, 28, 36, 42, 63, 84, 126, and 252.
The highest common factor between the two is 21.
Step 2: Divide both numerator and denominator by the GCD.
273 ÷ 21 = 13
252 ÷ 21 = 12
Therefore, the simplified fraction is 13/12.