Simplify 1287÷1225 .(1 point)

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To simplify \( \frac{1287}{1225} \), we can find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of the numerator and the denominator.

First, let's check if these two numbers can be divided by their GCD:

  • The prime factorization of 1287 is \( 3 \times 429 \) and \( 429 = 3 \times 143 = 3 \times 11 \times 13 = 3^2 \times 11 \times 13 \), so \( 1287 = 3^2 \times 11 \times 13 \).
  • The prime factorization of 1225 is \( 35^2 = 5^2 \times 7^2 \), so \( 1225 = 5^2 \times 7^2 \).

Since they have no common factors, the GCD is 1.

Thus, \( \frac{1287}{1225} \) is already in its simplest form.

So, the simplified result of \( \frac{1287}{1225} \) is:

\[ \frac{1287}{1225} \]