Inactive Tutor answered • 08/15/18
Tutor
New to Wyzant
Hello
The common factor between the numbers 14 and 21 is 7. Divide both numbers by 7, you get 2:3. Therefore, 2/3 of the employees were absent.
Black J.
asked • 08/15/18Simplify 14:21
Simplify this one.
14 out of 21 employees are absent.
More
2 Answers By Expert Tutors
Inactive Tutor answered • 08/15/18
Tutor
New to Wyzant
Divide by the greatest common factor, which is 7.
14 = 2
21 3
Still looking for help? Get the right answer, fast.
Ask a question for free
Get a free answer to a quick problem.
Most questions answered within 4 hours.
OR
Find an Online Tutor Now
Choose an expert and meet online. No packages or subscriptions, pay only for the time you need.
Inactive Tutor
08/15/18