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How do you simplify the fraction #85/110#?

Answer 1

#17/22#

To simplify a fraction we must find a number that will go into both the numerator and the denominator. In this case 5 #85/110# =#17/22#

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Answer 2

Zoe Adams

To simplify the fraction 85/110, find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of the numerator and the denominator, which is 5. Then, divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD. Simplifying 85/110 yields 17/22.

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Answer 3

Levi Adams

To simplify the fraction 85/110, you can divide both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 5. 85 ÷ 5 = 17 110 ÷ 5 = 22 So, the simplified fraction is 17/22.

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Answer from HIX Tutor

When evaluating a one-sided limit, you need to be careful when a quantity is approaching zero since its sign is different depending on which way it is approaching zero from. Let us look at some examples.