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not always,only when you need to
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How are common factors useful?
They are useful in reducing fractions and to simplify radicals. They are useful in reducing fractions and to simplify radicals.
Do you need to simplify when adding fractions?
You can either simplify then add or add then simplify your answer
Can you simplify before you divide fractions?
no
How do you simplify the number 13?
You can simplify fractions, sometimes, but you can never simplify whole numbers.
Why do you need to simplify fraction?
because when we simplify fractions it will give you the correct answer and that is the rule.
Where do you use the GCF?
When you are reducing equivalent fractions.
How does greatest common factor and least common factor used in math?
The GCF is used to simplify fractions. The LCF is practically useless, since it is always 1.
How do you subtract whole numbers by fractions?
Simplify them.
Do you cross simplify in multiplying fractions?
65
When can you not simplify fractions?
you can not simplify fractions when one of the ( whole or part) numbers can not be divided by and thing like 11 over 17 could NOT be simplified
Why do you simplify fractions?
In math people simplify fractions because its easier to look at.
Do you ever have to simplify if you find the LCD when subtracting fractions?
No because in order to subtract or add fractions the denominator of the fractions must be the same and if they are not then the lowest common denominator of the fractions must be found. Having subtracted or added the fractions then it may be possible to simplify the result.
