Question

Juan needs to simplify the fraction LaTeX: \frac{32}{52}32 52. He will need to divide the numerator and the denominator by the greatest common factor. What is the greatest common factor of 32 and 52?

Answer 1

4

Explanation:

Given the expression, 32/52

Juan need to divide the numerator and the denominator by the greatest common factor

For 32;

32 = 8 * 4

For 53

52 = 13 * 4

Find the ratio

32/52 = (8*4)/(13*4)

32/52 = 8/13

Since 4 is common to both factors, Hence the greatest common factor is 4