Question

Can 21 over 9 be simplified

Answer 1

21/9 = 2 1/3
it can be simplified into a mixed number

Answer 2

`(21)/(9)` =
`(7)/(3)`

The numerator and denominator have a common factor of 3. Dividing both by 3 gives fraction in simplest form. That is, no other factor bur 1 will divide into the numerator/ denominator