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Can 21/120 be simplified and if yes into what

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Yes,because the LCF us 3 so 21\3=7 120/3=40 it 4/6
User Dany D
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Yes, you can simplify this. Find common factors. In this example, there is a 3 in common.
21/120=(7*3)/(3*40)=7/40
40 is not divisible by 7, so this is our final answer.

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