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Divide the numerator and the denominator by a common factor.
For example, 16/24 = 8/12 = 4/6 = 2/3
Find the GCF of the numerator and the denominator and divide them both by it. If the GCF is 1, the fraction is already in its simplest form.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 10y agoFind the highest common factor (HCF) of the numerator (top) and the denominator (bottom) of the fraction. Divide both these by the HCF. The result will be the fraction in its simplest form.
An alternative to finding the HCF is to find ANY common factor and divide. But then you have to check the result for a common factor again and again, until the common factor is 1.
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∙ 12y agoIf both the numerator and the denominator can divide into each other you divide the bottom into the top giving you a smaller fraction which still means the same thing.
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∙ 11y agoLook for common factors in the numerator and denominator. Divide top and bottom by whatever common factors there are.
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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
Do you simplify when you multiply fractions?
yep hope this answers it question
Add and simplify fractions?
4/10 = _ +5 6/9=_ _______
How can you use models to add fractions?
You can use models by doing simplify
How can you simplify variable terms with fractions or mixed number coefficients?
6.6/0.2
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
How do you simplify the number 13?
You can simplify fractions, sometimes, but you can never simplify whole numbers.
Can you simplify before you divide fractions?
no
Why do you need to simplify fraction?
because when we simplify fractions it will give you the correct answer and that is the rule.
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
How do you subtract whole numbers by fractions?
Simplify them.
Do you cross simplify in multiplying fractions?
65
Why do you simplify fractions?
In math people simplify fractions because its easier to look at.
Why is the GCF important?
Finding the GCF will help you to simplify fractions.
Are equivlant fractions proportinal?
Yes, because you can simplify the fractions then check the Cross products
Simplify these fractions 42 49?
42/49
