Question

simplify the following fraction: \\(\frac{14}{72}\\)

Explanation:

Step1: Find GCD of 14 and 72

Factors of 14: \(1, 2, 7, 14\)
Factors of 72: \(1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 72\)
GCD is \(2\).

Step2: Divide numerator and denominator by GCD

\(\frac{14 \div 2}{72 \div 2} = \frac{7}{36}\)

Answer:

\(\frac{7}{36}\)