To simplify the fraction 72/160, you'll want to find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of the numerator (72) and the denominator (160), 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 160 are , 1 , 2 , 4 , 5 , 8 , 10 , 16 , 20 , 32 , 40 , 80 , 160 .
The largest number that appears in both lists is 8, so the GCD of 12 and 36 is 8.
72 ÷ 8 = 9
160 ÷ 8 = 20
So, the simplified form of 72/160 is 9/20.
The fraction 72/160 is equivalent to 9/20 when simplified.
seventy-two over 160
nine over 20
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