To simplify the fraction 72/78, you'll want to find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of the numerator (72) and the denominator (78), 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 78 are , 1 , 2 , 3 , 6 , 13 , 26 , 39 , 78 .
The largest number that appears in both lists is 6, so the GCD of 12 and 36 is 6.
72 ÷ 6 = 12
78 ÷ 6 = 13
So, the simplified form of 72/78 is 12/13.
The fraction 72/78 is equivalent to 12/13 when simplified.
seventy-two over 78
twelve over 13
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