Question

296/481 when reduced to lowest term

Answer 1

Given : (296/481).

Here, we need to find the common factors of 296 and 481.

Prime Factorization of 296 = 2 * 2 * 2 * 37

Prime factorization of 481 = 13 * 37

GCD(296,481) = 37.

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Multiply the numerator and denominator with 37.

= > (296 * 37)/(481 * 37)

= > 10952/17797

= > 8/13.

Hope this helps!

Answer 2

296
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481

= find number 296 and 481 HCF

HCF = 37

smallest ratio is

296 ÷ 37
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481 ÷ 37

8
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13