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OpenStudy (anonymous):

can 22/53 be simplified and why

OpenStudy (fanduekisses):

No because there isn't a number that divides into both the numerator and the denominator. In essence, there isn't a common divisor.

OpenStudy (fanduekisses):

Ok so in order to simplify a fraction you have to find the largest number that evenly divides into both the numerator and the denominator (AKA the greatest common factor).

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