How would i simplify 21/56.

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Divide it by the greatest common factor. In this case, it is 7. 21 divided by 7 is 3 and 56 divided by 7 is 8. 21/56 in simplest form is 7/8.

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The GCF is 7.

Therefore, divide both denominator and numerator by 7.

21 ÷ 7
56 ÷ 7

= 3/8

Murray answered Nov 8, 2016

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