How do you simplify #\frac { 68} { 4} \cdot \frac { 1} { 4}#?

3 Answers
Oct 20, 2017

#32/7#

Explanation:

Firstly, complete the multiplication'

#68/4*1/4#
#=68/14#

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the greatest common factor between them

#=32/7#

Oct 20, 2017

#17/4#

Explanation:

#68/4 * 1/4#
#17 * 1/4#
#17/4#

Oct 20, 2017

Simplified
First, #68/4=17#
Now things are at the easiest point
#17*1/4#
#17/4#