5 x 5 x 11 = 275
5 x 11 x 11 = 605
Both have a 5 and an 11 in common. Take them out. The result is 5/11
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The prime factors of 99 are 3 and 11
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To simplify a fraction using prime numbers, find the prime factors of both the numerator and denominator. Then, divide the numerator and denominator by their common prime factors. Repeat this process until there are no common prime factors left. The resulting fraction will be simplified to its simplest form.
If it has no prime factors in common. The prime factors of 16 are all twos and the prime factors of 27 are all threes. 16/27 has to be in simplest form.
The only prime factors are 2 and 5.