Question
Simplity the following to its lowest term:
$\frac{84}{98}$

Answer

$\frac{84}{98}$Factors of 84 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 12, 14, 21, 28, 42 and 84
Factors of 98 are 1, 2, 7, 14, 49 and 98
Common factors of 84 and 98 are 1, 2, 7 and 14
HCF of 84 and 98 is = 14
Dividing both the numerator and denominator by 14, we get:
$\frac{84\div14}{98\div14}=\frac{6}{7}$ Therefore, the simplest form obtained is, $\frac{84}{98}=\frac{6}{7}$

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