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How do you simplify fractions to the lowest simplest possible terms?
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∙ 7y ago
To simplify a fraction, divide the numerator and the denominator by their GCF.
Example: 30/42
The GCF of 30 and 42 is 6.
6 into 30 is 5
6 into 42 is 7
30/42 = 5/7
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What types of problems can be solved using the the greatest common factor?
When reducing fractions to their lowest terms
Fractions from lowest to highest?
Yes, fractions can be ordered from lowest to highest. It's called "ascending order."
How can knowing the GCF and LCM help you when you add subtract and multiply fractions?
Knowing the LCM will help when adding or subtracting unlike fractions. By finding the LCM of the denominators, (called the lowest common denominator) you can convert unlike to like fractions and proceed with the adding or subtracting. Knowing the GCF helps reduce a fraction. By finding the GCF of the numerator and the denominator and dividing both of them by it, you can reduce a fraction to its lowest terms (simplest form). If the GCF is 1, the fraction is in its simplest form. You can successfully multiply fractions without knowing the GCF or LCM.
How do you divide fractions by fractions?
Poem To Divide Fractions :Dividing fractions is easy as pie flip the second then multiply !~Never flip the first!!!!!!!!!!Ex: 1/7 Divided by 1/5 = 1/7 Divided by 5/1 < you flip the second= 5/7Then Simplify(if told) till you cant simplify No more. :)Inverse the divisor and multiply as for example 3/4 divided by 3/5 becomes 3/4 multiplied by 5/3 = 15/12 or 5/4 in its lowest terms
What is used in changing dissimilar fractions to similar fractions?
Finding the lowest common denominator
Do you ever have to simplify if you find the LCD when subtracting fractions?
No because in order to subtract or add fractions the denominator of the fractions must be the same and if they are not then the lowest common denominator of the fractions must be found. Having subtracted or added the fractions then it may be possible to simplify the result.
What fractions are equivalent to 0.3333333333333?
0.3333333333333 = 3333333333333/10000000000000 0.3333333333333...= to 33.33...% = to 33.33.../100 simplify 33/99 to the lowest possible gives you 1/3
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.
What is 9 over 5 times 5 over 9?
9/5 * 5/9 = 1, because 9*5 is 45 and 5*9 is 45, the problem becomes 45/45, which is 1. To multiply fractions: # Simplify the fractions if not in lowest terms. # Multiply the numerators of the fractions to get the new numerator. # Multiply the denominators of the fractions to get the new denominator. Simplify the resulting fraction if possible.
Is lowest terms the same as simplest form?
When referring to fractions, yes.
What does simplifying fractions means?
It entails finding the highest common factor of the numerator and denominator of the fraction and dividing both by the HCF.
Why is it important to be able to write a fraction in its simplest form?
From a mathematical point of view, it is not at all important. Any equivalent fraction is just as good, so simplification makes no difference whatsoever. However, the simplest form involves the smallest integer values for the fraction and most people find it easiest to understand and to work with small numbers. Also, examiners expect you to be able to simplify fractions.
What is 27 over 73 reduced to its lowest terms?
27/73 is in its simplest form.
What is 1over 10 in simplest form?
i think that it is its lowest for beacuse fractions carnt go into decimals
What fractions are the simplest fractions?
The simplest fractions are those that can't be further simplified. That means: -- The fraction is in "lowest terms". -- Its numerator and denominator have no common factor except ' 1 '. -- Its numerator and denominator are both prime numbers.
What are lowest terms in math fractions?
Find the GCF of the numerator and the denominator and divide them both by it. If the GCF is 1, the fraction is in its simplest form (lowest terms).
Why is it helpful to write a number as a product of primes?
Because it helps in reducing fractions to their simplest terms and finding the lowest common denominator when adding or subtracting fractions
