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If the numrator and the denominator (the top and the bottom numbers respectively) of a fraction have a factor in common then the fraction can be reduced by dividing both the numerator and denominator by that factor.
For example, 18/24 is not in its simplest form because 2 is a common factor of 18 and 24.
Dividing both 18 and 24 by 2 gives the reduced form: 9/12.
But this is NOT the end of the story because 9 and 12 also have a factor in common, which is 3.
Dividing both by 3 gives 3/4.
This IS the end because 3 and 4 have no factor in common (they are coprime). So the original fraction is now in its reduced form.
Instead of going though this process step by step, you could find the greatest common factor of the numerator and denominator and divide both by the gcf. That would be quicker if you are happy calculating gcfs.
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What does simplest form lowest terms mean?
If the numerator and the denominator of a fraction have a GCF of 1, the fraction is in its simplest form or lowest terms; it cannot be reduced any further.
What is 1249 percent as a fraction in simplest form?
If you mean: 1249% then as a fraction it is 1249/100 in its lowest terms
What is the reducing fraction of 15 20?
If you mean 15/20 then it is 3/4 in reduced terms
What does it mean to reduce a fraction to its lowest terms?
Find the GCF of the numerator and denominator and divide them both by it. If the GCF is 1, the fraction is in its lowest terms, also known as simplest form.
What does lowest terms mean?
If the numerator and the denominator of a fraction have a GCF of 1, the fraction is said to be in its simplest form, or lowest terms. 2/3 is the simplest form of 4/6. 2/3 is in its lowest terms.
What is 35100 simplest form Fraction?
If you mean 35/100 then it is 7/20 as a fraction in its simplest form
How do you write 0.03 I need a fraction in simplest form?
If you mean 0.03 then it is 3/100 as a fraction in its simplest form
How do you Write this percentage as a fraction in its simplest form. 87?
If you mean 87% then as a fraction in its simplest form it is 87/100
How do you put 200 and 3206 as a fraction in simplest form?
If you mean 200/3206 then it is 100/1603 as a fraction in its simplest form
What is 0064 as a fraction?
Assuming you mean 0.0064, the fraction would be 4/625 (in simplest form). Assuming you mean 0.064, the fraction would be 8/125 (in simplest form).
How do you write 12 12 percent as a fraction in simplest form?
If you mean 12% then it's 3/25 as a fraction in its simplest form.
What fraction simply 3 4?
If you mean 3/4 then as a fraction it is in its simplest form
