To simplify the fraction 86/170, you'll want to find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of the numerator (86) and the denominator (170), and then divide both by that GCD.
The factors of 86 are , 1 , 2 , 43 , 86 .
The factors of 170 are , 1 , 2 , 5 , 10 , 17 , 34 , 85 , 170 .
The largest number that appears in both lists is 2, so the GCD of 12 and 36 is 2.
86 ÷ 2 = 43
170 ÷ 2 = 85
So, the simplified form of 86/170 is 43/85.
The fraction 86/170 is equivalent to 43/85 when simplified.
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