Question

252 as a fraction over 3 squared simplified

Answer 1

84 / 1 or 84

Explanation:

252 / 3

you divide 252 by 3 and 3 by 3 as they both are common factors

leaving you with 84 / 1 or 84

Answer 2

Find the GCD (or HCF) of numerator and denominator

GCD of 252 and 3 is 3

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD

252 ÷ 3

3 ÷ 3

Reduced fraction:

84

1

Therefore, 252/3 simplified to lowest terms is 84/1.