Chapter SH, Problem 4.15E

To determine

To find: The simplified form of the given fraction.

Answer to Problem 4.15E

The simplified form is $\frac{1}{8}$ .

Explanation of Solution

Given:

The given fraction is $\frac{9}{72}$ .

Calculation:

Consider the given fraction is,

  $\frac{9}{72}$

To simplify divide the denominator and the numerator by 9 and the result obtained is,

  $\frac{9}{72}=\frac{1}{8}$

Thus, the simplified form is $\frac{1}{8}$ .