To simplify the fraction \( \frac{385}{66} \), we need to find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of the numerator and denominator.
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Factor 385 and 66:
- The prime factorization of 385:
- \( 385 = 5 \times 77 = 5 \times 7 \times 11 \)
- The prime factorization of 66:
- \( 66 = 2 \times 33 = 2 \times 3 \times 11 \)
- The prime factorization of 385:
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Identify common factors:
- The common factor between 385 and 66 is 11.
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Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD (11): \[ \frac{385 \div 11}{66 \div 11} = \frac{35}{6} \]
Thus, the simplified form of \( \frac{385}{66} \) is \( \frac{35}{6} \).