Question

Use the GCF to simplify each fraction.
32/128, 51/85 and 42/35

Answer 1

Explanation:

For 32/128​

: GCF of 32 and 128 is 32.

Divide both the numerator and denominator by 32

= 1/4

for 51/85: the GCF is 17

=3/5

for 42/35 the GCF is 7

= 6/5

Answer 2

The simplified fractions are 1/4, 3/5, and 6/5.

Explanation:

To simplify fractions using the Greatest Common Factor (GCF), we find the largest number that divides evenly into both the numerator and the denominator. Let's simplify the fractions you mentioned:

For 32/128, the GCF is 32. Dividing both the numerator and denominator by 32 gives us 1/4.

For 51/85, the GCF is 17. Dividing both the numerator and denominator by 17 gives us 3/5.

For 42/35, the GCF is 7. Dividing both the numerator and denominator by 7 gives us 6/5.

So, the simplified fractions are 1/4, 3/5, and 6/5.