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
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Identify the fraction The fraction we need to simplify is $\frac{7}{7}$.
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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.
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Divide the numerator and denominator by the GCF Now we will divide both the numerator and the denominator by their GCF: $$ \frac{7 \div 7}{7 \div 7} = \frac{1}{1} $$
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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.