Simplity the following to its lowest term: 52 76 - Vidyadip

Question

Simplity the following to its lowest term:
$\frac{52}{76}$

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Answer

$\frac{52}{76}$
Factors of 52 are 1, 2, 4, 13, 26 and 52
Factors of 76 are 1, 2, 4, 19, 38 and 76
Common factors of 52 and 76 are 1, 2 and 4
HCF of 52 and 76 is = 4
Dividing both the numerator and denominator by 4, we get:
$\frac{52\div4}{76\div4}=\frac{13}{19}$
Therefore, the simplest form obtained is,
$\frac{52}{76}=\frac{13}{19}$

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