To simplify the fraction 48/138, you'll want to find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of the numerator (48) and the denominator (138), and then divide both by that GCD.
The factors of 48 are , 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 6 , 8 , 12 , 16 , 24 , 48 .
The factors of 138 are , 1 , 2 , 3 , 6 , 23 , 46 , 69 , 138 .
The largest number that appears in both lists is 6, so the GCD of 12 and 36 is 6.
48 ÷ 6 = 8
138 ÷ 6 = 23
So, the simplified form of 48/138 is 8/23.
The fraction 48/138 is equivalent to 8/23 when simplified.
forty-eight over 138
eight over 23
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