Evaluate 8/12

Problem

8/12

Solution

1. Identify the greatest common divisor (GCD) of the numerator and the denominator.

2. Determine that the factors of 8 are 1, 2, 4, and 8, and the factors of 12 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, and 12.

3. Find the largest factor common to both numbers, which is 4.

4. Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD.

(8÷4)/(12÷4)

5. Simplify the resulting fraction.

2/3

Final Answer

8/12=2/3

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