To simplify the fraction 87/117, you'll want to find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of the numerator (87) and the denominator (117), and then divide both by that GCD.
The factors of 87 are , 1 , 3 , 29 , 87 .
The factors of 117 are , 1 , 3 , 9 , 13 , 39 , 117 .
The largest number that appears in both lists is 3, so the GCD of 12 and 36 is 3.
87 ÷ 3 = 29
117 ÷ 3 = 39
So, the simplified form of 87/117 is 29/39.
The fraction 87/117 is equivalent to 29/39 when simplified.
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