Question

What is 56/49 in its simplest form

Answer 1

Answer: 8/7

Explanation:

Find the GCD (or HCF) of numerator and denominator

GCD of 56 and 49 is 7

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD

56 ÷ 7

49 ÷ 7

Reduced fraction:

8

7

Therefore, 56/49 simplified to lowest terms is 8/7.