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QuestionSimplify the fraction 14532\frac{14}{532}.

Studdy Solution

STEP 1

Assumptions1. We are asked to simplify the fraction 14532\frac{14}{532}

STEP 2

To simplify a fraction, we need to find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of the numerator and the denominator.

STEP 3

The GCD of14 and532 can be found by listing the factors of each number and finding the largest number that appears in both lists.

STEP 4

The factors of14 are1,2,7, and14.

STEP 5

The factors of532 are1,2,4,7,14,19,28,38,76,133,266, and532.

STEP 6

The largest number that appears in both lists is14. Therefore, the GCD of14 and532 is14.

STEP 7

Now we can simplify the fraction by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD.
14532=14/14532/14\frac{14}{532} = \frac{14/14}{532/14}

STEP 8

Calculate the simplified fraction.
14532=138\frac{14}{532} = \frac{1}{38}The simplified form of 14532\frac{14}{532} is 138\frac{1}{38}.

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