Express 56 As A Simple Fraction In 1 Step
Expressing a number as a simple fraction can be a straightforward process. In this case, we will express 56 as a simple fraction in just one step.
Step 1: Express 56 as a Simple Fraction
To express 56 as a simple fraction, we need to find the smallest possible denominator that can divide 56 evenly. Since 56 is an even number, we can start by dividing it by 2.
56 ÷ 2 = 28
Now, we can express 56 as a simple fraction:
56 = 28/1
However, we can simplify this fraction further by finding the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 28 and 1. The GCD of 28 and 1 is 1, which means we can't simplify the fraction further.
So, the simplest fraction form of 56 is:
56 = 28/1
But this is not a simple fraction because the denominator is 1. A simple fraction should have a denominator greater than 1. Let's try to express 56 as a fraction with a denominator greater than 1.
One way to do this is to divide 56 by a number that divides it evenly, such as 8.
56 ÷ 8 = 7
Now, we can express 56 as a simple fraction:
56 = 7/8 × 8
Since 7/8 × 8 is equal to 56, we can simplify the fraction:
56 = 7 × 8/8
The denominator 8 can be canceled out:
56 = 7
So, the simplest fraction form of 56 is:
56 = 56/1
But this is still not a simple fraction because the denominator is 1. Let's try to express 56 as a fraction with a denominator greater than 1.
56 can be divided evenly by 2, 4, 7, 8, 14, 28, and 56. However, the simplest fraction form will have the smallest possible denominator.
The smallest possible denominator that divides 56 evenly is 2.
56 ÷ 2 = 28
Now, we can express 56 as a simple fraction:
56 = 28 × 2/2
The denominator 2 can be canceled out:
56 = 28
Since 28 is not a fraction, we can express 56 as a fraction with a denominator of 2:
56 = 28/2 × 2
Simplifying the fraction:
56 = 28 × 1
56 = 28
The simplest fraction form of 56 is not a simple fraction because the denominator is 1. However, we can express 56 as a fraction with a denominator of 2:
56 = 28/2
Or with a denominator of 4:
56 = 14/4 × 4
56 = 14 × 4/4
56 = 56/4
Or with a denominator of 8:
56 = 7/8 × 8
56 = 7 × 8/8
The denominator 8 can be canceled out:
56 = 7 × 8/1
56 = 56/1
However, the simplest fraction form will have the smallest possible denominator.
So, the simplest fraction form of 56 is:
56 = 28/2