To simplify the fraction 72/84, you'll want to find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of the numerator (72) and the denominator (84), 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 84 are , 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 6 , 7 , 12 , 14 , 21 , 28 , 42 , 84 .
The largest number that appears in both lists is 12, so the GCD of 12 and 36 is 12.
72 ÷ 12 = 6
84 ÷ 12 = 7
So, the simplified form of 72/84 is 6/7.
The fraction 72/84 is equivalent to 6/7 when simplified.
seventy-two over 84
six seventh
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