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What is 16 over 56 by simplifying fractions

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the answer would be 1 1/7
User Kristian Heitkamp
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16/56
Now let’s find a common denominator. I’m gonna go with 4
So 16/56 divided by 4/4 gets you 4/14
The fraction 4/14 is still not totally simplified. Another common factor is 2. So 4/14 divided by 2/2 gets you 2/7

2/7 is your answer
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