To simplify the fraction 52/72, you'll want to find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of the numerator (52) and the denominator (72), and then divide both by that GCD.
The factors of 52 are , 1 , 2 , 4 , 13 , 26 , 52 .
The factors of 72 are , 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 6 , 8 , 9 , 12 , 18 , 24 , 36 , 72 .
The largest number that appears in both lists is 4, so the GCD of 12 and 36 is 4.
52 ÷ 4 = 13
72 ÷ 4 = 18
So, the simplified form of 52/72 is 13/18.
The fraction 52/72 is equivalent to 13/18 when simplified.
fifty-two over 72
thirteen over 18
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