To simplify the fraction 86/158, you'll want to find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of the numerator (86) and the denominator (158), and then divide both by that GCD.
The factors of 86 are , 1 , 2 , 43 , 86 .
The factors of 158 are , 1 , 2 , 79 , 158 .
The largest number that appears in both lists is 2, so the GCD of 12 and 36 is 2.
86 ÷ 2 = 43
158 ÷ 2 = 79
So, the simplified form of 86/158 is 43/79.
The fraction 86/158 is equivalent to 43/79 when simplified.
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forty-three over 79
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