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To make the numbers involved in the ratio smaller and therefore (possibly) easier to comprehend. It also keeps teachers, schools and examiners happy ;).
At the same time, we spend a lot of effort looking for similar fractions. Finding percentages, for example, are instances when we are moving away from reducing fractions. For addition and subtraction of fractions we need to look for similar fractions which, again, is a move in the opposite direction.
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Why reduce fractions to simplest form?
U have to do it in simplest form to get a smaller nuMber froM tHE OrIGiNaL NUMber
What is 13 14 simplest form for fractions?
13/14 is in its simplest form.
How do you determine whether ratios are proportional?
you divide the numerator by the denominator, if you get the same to the other fractions, it is proportional. Another solution is if you reduce the two fractions to simplest form and they are the same, they are also proportional.
What is 7-8 simplest form for fractions?
15
What are the simplest form of some fractions?
It depends on what types of fractions. But, just get the fraction down to the simplest form, or until you can't divide into it anymore. Ex. 28/7 in simplest form is 4/1
Reduce the fractions in simplest form?
You could, if you wished to.
Why reduce fractions to simplest form?
U have to do it in simplest form to get a smaller nuMber froM tHE OrIGiNaL NUMber
When are fractions in simplest form?
They are in there simplest form when they can reduce down no more, e.g 4/6 in its simplest form will be 2/3. 2/3 can reduce no more.
How do you add fractions in simplest form?
Fractions will need to have the same denominator to add the numerator then reduce the answer as needed to simplest forms. 1/2 + 1/3=3/6 + 2/6=5/6
What does GCF mean in fractions?
GCF doesn't apply to fractions, only to whole numbers. When those numbers are the numerator and denominator of a fraction, the GCF can be used to reduce it to its simplest form.
Why is greatest common factor in math helpful?
Finding the GCF helps to reduce fractions to their simplest form. Knowing the GCF can help to find the LCM, which assists in adding and subtracting fractions.
How do you determine whether ratios are proportional?
you divide the numerator by the denominator, if you get the same to the other fractions, it is proportional. Another solution is if you reduce the two fractions to simplest form and they are the same, they are also proportional.
What is 13 14 simplest form for fractions?
13/14 is in its simplest form.
How do you make percentges into fractions?
Divide the percentage by 100. Then reduce to its simplest form (cancel out any common factors between the numerator and the denominator).
When would it be useful to know the common factors or the greatest common factor of two or more numbers?
When you need to reduce fractions to their simplest form.
How do you convert percentages to fractions in simplest form Eg... 7 over 8 percent equals?
change it to a decimal. then change it to a fraction. and then reduce it
How do you reduce fractions to the simplest form?
find a number that does into the top and bottom number evenly. then divide. when it cant be divided any more then it is in simplest form.....
