What is #16/64# simplified?
4 Answers
Explanation:
Simplify:
Both the numerator and denominator can be divided by
If you get really stuck you can always try this type of approach.
Explanation:
Lets do it in stages
Observe that both the top and bottom numbers are even. So we may divide by 2.
For multiply and divide; what you do to the bottom you do to the top
Again they are both even so we have:
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It is much faster if you spot that
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Explanation:
Find a common divisor:
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See the solution process below:
Explanation:
We can rewrite this expression as:
Now, we can cancel common terms in the numerator and denominator: