To simplify the fraction 72/118, you'll want to find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of the numerator (72) and the denominator (118), and then divide both by that GCD.
The factors of 72 are , 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 6 , 8 , 9 , 12 , 18 , 24 , 36 , 72 .
The factors of 118 are , 1 , 2 , 59 , 118 .
The largest number that appears in both lists is 2, so the GCD of 12 and 36 is 2.
72 ÷ 2 = 36
118 ÷ 2 = 59
So, the simplified form of 72/118 is 36/59.
The fraction 72/118 is equivalent to 36/59 when simplified.
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thirty-six over 59
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