Question

reduce into lowest term
559 / 989​

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

GCD Method :

step 1 Address the formula, input parameters & values.

Input parameters & values:

The given fraction = 559/989

step 2 Find GCD (Greatest Common Factor) for both numerator & denominator.

The GCF for 559 & 989 is 43

step 3 divide the numerator & denominator by GCD 43 and rewrite the fraction

= (559/43) / (989/43)

= 13/23

Thus, 13/23 is the simplified fraction for 559/989 by using the GCD or HCF method.

Prime Factorization Method :

step 1 Address input parameters & values.

Input parameters & values:

The given fraction = 559/989

step 2 Find prime factors for both numerator & denominator and rewrite the fraction in the form of prime factors

Prime factors for 559 = 13 x 43

Prime factors for 989 = 23 x 43

= (13 x 43) / (23 x 43)

step 3 solve & rewrite the fraction

= (13 )/(23 )

= 13/23

Thus, 13/23 is the simplified fraction for 559/989 by using the prime factorization method.

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