1

Problem

What is the simplified fraction of \$117/13\$?

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Hint

To find the greatest common divisor (GCD) for each number.

3

Step

Factors for 117 is Factors for 13 is

1, 3, 9, 13, 39, 117 1, 13

4

Step

The GCD for 117 and 13 is

13

5

Step

Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD

117 ÷ 13 = 9
13 ÷ 13 = 1

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Solution

So, after simplifying, we get 9.

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Sumup

Please summarize steps

Choices

8

Choice-A

This option is incorrect because 117 ÷ 13 equals 9, not 5

Wrong \$5\$

9

Choice-B

This option is incorrect because \$117/13\$ simplifies to a whole number (9), not a fraction

Wrong \$6/5\$

10

Choice-C

This option is correct. \$117/13\$ simplifies directly to 9 because 117 divided by 13 equals exactly 9

Correct \$9\$

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Choice-D

This option is incorrect because it represents a fraction, whereas \$117/13\$ simplifies to a whole number (9), not a fraction

Wrong \$1/9\$

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Answer

Option

C

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Sumup

Please summarize choices