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When the GCF of the numerator and the denominator is 1.
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∙ 7y ago
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∙ 8y agoA fraction is in its simplest form when the greatest common factor of its numerator and denominator is 1
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Is a fraction or a ratio by dividing the numerator and denominator by a common factor?
Dividing the numerator and denominator by a common factor is how you simplify a fraction.
How do you use a gcf?
i use a GCF to simplify a fraction by dividing it into both the numerator and the denominator.
What is y 2 over 5 y 3 over 3?
It appears to be a complex fraction. Without some grouping symbols to explain which part of the larger fraction (numerator or denominator) has the fraction in it there is no way to simplify it.
When the numerator and the denominator have only the number 1 as a common factor?
Yes. When the numerator and denominator have a GCF of 1, the fraction is in the simplest form. To simplify, find the GCF and divide both numerator and denominator by the same: Example: simplify 30/40 30/40 divided by 10/10 (1) = 3/4
How does finding the GCF help you simplify a fraction?
When adding and subtracting unlike fractions, it is necessary to find a least common denominator. It's the same process as finding an LCM. You can simplify a fraction by finding the GCF of the numerator and denominator and dividing them both by it.
How do you know if you need to reduce a mixed fraction?
If it is an Improper Fraction then you have to simplify which is the same thing is reducing.
Why is it important to simplify all of your fraction computation answers?
i dont know i asked it
How can you simplify fraction?
To simplify a fraction, you find a number that can be divided by the fraction you are simplifying. sometimes this does not always work and the fraction can not be simplified.
How do youConvert 0.78 into a fraction?
you know that .78 is out of 1 so its also78/100that is a fraction but you can simplify it to39/5039/50
How do you Simplify this fraction 224?
224 is an integer, not a fraction and there is no sensible way to express it as a fraction. Consequently, you cannot simplify it.
How can I simplify the fraction 1024?
1024 is an integer, not a fraction. There is, therefore, no way to simplify its representation.
How do you know if you need to simplify a fraction?
If it says to and if it can, like 8 can, to 4/5. ---- 10
How do you simplify 27 and a fraction?
under 27 you put a 1 ...... then u simplify with the other fraction
Why do you have to simplify a fraction?
Because of cultural reasons and also for a more 'cleaner' fraction, it is recommended to simplify.
What do you do when your fraction is not in lowest terms?
Simplify the fraction for your answer
How can you simplfy the sum of a fraction?
First you add the fractions, then you see if you can simplify the result. You simplify it just as you would simplify any other fraction.
How do you simplify a fraction on a scientific calculator?
Press the simplify button.
