Chapter 4, Problem 19CR

To determine

To write the fraction in simplest form $\frac{17}{68}$

Answer to Problem 19CR

  $\frac{1}{4}$

Explanation of Solution

Given information:

Expression $\frac{17}{68}$

Formula Used: Factorization

Calculation:

Here, break both the numerator & denominator into its factors respectively.

So, 17 may be written as $17\times 1$

And 68 may be written as $17\times 4$

The fraction is revised as follows-

  $=\frac{17\times 1}{17\times 4}$

As can see that 17is available in both numerator & denominator. So these values cancel out and have-

  $=\frac{1}{4}$

Conclusion-

  $=\frac{1}{4}$