To simplify the fraction 56/142, you'll want to find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of the numerator (56) and the denominator (142), and then divide both by that GCD.
The factors of 56 are , 1 , 2 , 4 , 7 , 8 , 14 , 28 , 56 .
The factors of 142 are , 1 , 2 , 71 , 142 .
The largest number that appears in both lists is 2, so the GCD of 12 and 36 is 2.
56 ÷ 2 = 28
142 ÷ 2 = 71
So, the simplified form of 56/142 is 28/71.
The fraction 56/142 is equivalent to 28/71 when simplified.
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