No, while 6 is a factor of 12, it is not a factor of 8, so 6 cannot be used to simply 8/12.
No. 8/20 = 2.4/6 which is far from a simpler form.
Use 3: 6/15 = 2/5
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The least common factor of any set of positive integers is 1.
Divide the top (numerator) and bottom (denominator) by their [highest] common factor[s]. hcf(6, 15) = 3 ⇒ 6/15 = (6 ÷ 3)/(15 ÷ 3) = 2/5
You look for a common factor, then divide both numbers by that common factor.
Prime factor each number and choose the common factors to multiply.85=5x17155=5x315 is the greatest common factor.
(2 x 12) + (3 x 12) = 5 x 12 = 60
Find the greatest common factor between the numerator and the denominator, then divide the numerator by greatest common factor and then divide denominator by greatest common factor, for a new simplified fraction.
It's never helpful to find the least common factor. The least common factor of any set of integers is 1.
Since 16 is a factor of 32, it is automatically the GCF.
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