answersLogoWhite

0

Why do you use lowest terms in fractions?

User Avatar

Anonymous

∙ 15y ago
Updated: 8/19/2019

Because it is much easier to do further calculations when you have smaller fractions.

User Avatar

Wiki User

∙ 15y ago
Copy

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What is 588196 in lowest terms in fractions?

It is already in lowest terms.


How do you use a greatest common factor?

When reducing fractions to their lowest terms.


How do you know when to use common factors in a problem?

When reducing fractions to their lowest terms


What is 2160 in the lowest terms?

Only fractions can be in lowest terms. Since 2160 is a whole number, it is already in lowest terms.


What is the lowest term in fractions for 57 over 100?

It is already in lowest terms.


What is the practical use of HCF and LCM?

For adding and subtracting fractions with different denominators and reducing them to their lowest terms.


What is lowest terms for eighteen thirtyfiths in fractions?

18/35 is the lowest term.


What is 1.125 in a lowest terms fractions?

9/8


What is the fractions 617 28 in lowest terms?

22.0357143


What is the proper way to express fractions?

In their lowest terms


What is the fractions 6and17 and 2and8 in lowest terms?

6/17 is in its lowest terms. 2/8 = 1/4


What is the term called for simplest form for fractions?

The term for the simplest form for fractions is "lowest terms". If the greatest common factor of the numerator and the denominator is 1, then the fraction is in lowest terms.

Trending Questions
The structure of a lymphatic vessel is most similar to that of a artery? Tradition is an obstacle in progress? What reflects the inborn and stable rudiments of personality such as excitability? How many versions are there of the bible? Is The Merchant of Venice a tragedy or a comedy? What is the compound name for BeN? Chevy small block rocker arm torque? Once the checkpoint is passed in the cycles the cell is committed to division? Is milk of magnesia is a colloid or suspension? Why did they wear stolas in pax romana? 1barel of petrol equal to how many tons? What is pre plate service? What is 75 years called? What does the quote When the rich wage war it's the poor who die mean? What is land tenure structure? How do you go to sleep fast? What is the density of water at sea level? What is the chemical formula for vinger? In what songs does Bruce Springsteen play the harmonica? What was sir isaac newton other than a mathematician?

Resources

Leaderboard All Tags Unanswered

Top Categories

Algebra Chemistry Biology World History English Language Arts Psychology Computer Science Economics

Product

Community Guidelines Honor Code Flashcard Maker Study Guides Math Solver FAQ

Company

About Us Contact Us Terms of Service Privacy Policy Disclaimer Cookie Policy IP Issues
Answers Logo
Copyright ©2026 Infospace Holdings LLC, A System1 Company. All Rights Reserved. The material on this site can not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with prior written permission of Answers.