Q. Simplify the fraction completely. If the fraction does not simplify, submit the fraction in its current form.96x84xAnswer:
Factor Out Common Terms: Factor out the common terms in the numerator and the denominator.The fraction (84x)/(96x) has a common factor of x in both the numerator and the denominator. We can cancel out this common factor.(84x)/(96x)=84/96
Simplify Fraction with GCD: Simplify the fraction by finding the greatest common divisor (GCD) of the numerator and the denominator.The GCD of 84 and 96 is 12. We divide both the numerator and the denominator by 12 to simplify the fraction.84÷12=796÷12=8So, the simplified fraction is 87.
Check for Further Simplification: Check for any further simplification.Since 7 and 8 are coprime (they have no common factors other than 1), the fraction 87 cannot be simplified further.
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