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Finding the GCF of the numerator and denominator.
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Why is the GCF important?
Finding the GCF will help you to simplify fractions.
How can the divisibility rules help us simplify fractions?
i think divisibility rules help with fractions because it helps you reduce the fraction to make i a simple fraction.
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
1 over 12 times 4 over 9?
Multiply the numerators of both fractions. That's the numerator of the result.Also, multiply the denominator of both fractions. That's the denominator of the result. Simplify as appropriate. Actually, it helps to simplify before doing the actual multiplication.
Why do you simplify fractions?
In math people simplify fractions because its easier to look at.
