To simplify the fraction 86/168, you'll want to find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of the numerator (86) and the denominator (168), and then divide both by that GCD.
The factors of 86 are , 1 , 2 , 43 , 86 .
The factors of 168 are , 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 12 , 14 , 21 , 24 , 28 , 42 , 56 , 84 , 168 .
The largest number that appears in both lists is 2, so the GCD of 12 and 36 is 2.
86 ÷ 2 = 43
168 ÷ 2 = 84
So, the simplified form of 86/168 is 43/84.
The fraction 86/168 is equivalent to 43/84 when simplified.
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forty-three over 84
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