Question

Use prime factorization to reduce the fraction 36/180

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

36 = 6* 6 = 2* 3 * 2* 3 = 2*2*3*3

180 = 2 * 2 * 3 * 3 * 5 = 2 * 2 * 3*3*5

$\frac{36}{180}= \frac{2*2*3*3}{2*2*3*3*5} = \frac{1}{5}$

Factors that are common will be cancelled