Question

is 38/53 in simplest form? Explain why or why not. If not, write it in simplest form

Answer 1

is there a gcf in the numerator and denominator?

Answer 2

no

Answer 3

Okay.

go for prime factors top and bottom

38 = 2 * 19

53 = 53 * 1

nothing to cancel in

2 * 19/53

so
38/53 IS as simple as you can write it.

Answer 4

then its in its simplest form

Answer 5

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Answer 6

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