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simplify 7/7

Understand the Problem

The question is asking us to simplify the fraction 7/7. This can be done by dividing the numerator and denominator by their common factor.

Answer

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Steps to Solve

  1. Identify the fraction The fraction we need to simplify is $\frac{7}{7}$.

  2. Find the common factor The numerator is 7, and the denominator is also 7. The greatest common factor (GCF) of 7 and 7 is 7.

  3. Divide the numerator and denominator by the GCF Now we will divide both the numerator and the denominator by their GCF: $$ \frac{7 \div 7}{7 \div 7} = \frac{1}{1} $$

  4. Conclusion The simplified form of the fraction is $\frac{1}{1}$, which equals 1.

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More Information

When you simplify a fraction where the numerator and denominator are equal, the result is always 1. This holds true for any non-zero number.

Tips

  • Forgetting that any number divided by itself equals 1.
  • Overlooking that if a fraction has the same numerator and denominator, it simplifies to 1.
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