A survey was conducted to learn people's chocolate preferences. What fraction of the respondents preferred white chocolate? Simplify your answer.
Type | Number of respondents
White chocolate | 870
Milk chocolate | 280
Dark chocolate | 140
Find how many respondents preferred white chocolate.

870

Find how many people responded in total.

870 + 280 + 140 = 1,290

Divide 870 by1,290.

\frac{870}{1,290}

Reduce the fraction.

\frac{870}{1,290} → \frac{29}{43}

\frac{29}{43} of respondents preferred white chocolate.