To simplify the fraction 86/118, you'll want to find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of the numerator (86) and the denominator (118), and then divide both by that GCD.
The factors of 86 are , 1 , 2 , 43 , 86 .
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.
86 ÷ 2 = 43
118 ÷ 2 = 59
So, the simplified form of 86/118 is 43/59.
The fraction 86/118 is equivalent to 43/59 when simplified.
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forty-three over 59
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