Question

Evaluate. Write your answer as a whole number or as a simplified fraction.

59
57
=

Answer 1

`(57)/(59)` as a whole number is 1 and the fraction is already in its simplified form.

To convert the fraction
`(57)/(59)` to a whole number, you can see how many times 57 goes into 59. Since 57 is less than 59, the result will be 1 with a remainder of 2. So, the whole number equivalent is 1. Therefore,
`(57)/(59)` as a whole number is 1
Both the numerator (59) and denominator (57) have a common factor of 1. Therefore, the fraction is already in its simplified form.

Question

Evaluate. Write your answer as a whole number or as a simplified fraction.

59/57