How do you write rational numbers as fractions in simplest form?

Answer 1

If the rational number is expressed, as a fraction, in the form p/q then find the highest common factor (HCF) of p and q and divide both by the HCF.

Alternatively, find any common factor and divide p and q by that factor. Then repeat with the new ratio. Continue until the HCF is 1.

Answer 2

To write a rational number as a fraction in simplest form, you need to express it as a ratio of two integers with no common factors other than 1. Start by writing the rational number as a fraction with the numerator and denominator expressed as integers. Then, find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of the numerator and denominator and divide both by this GCD to simplify the fraction. Repeat this process until the fraction cannot be simplified further.

Answer 3

To reduce a fraction to its simplest form, 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.

Answer 4

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