0
"7" is a Prime number.
But you can simplify 7/14, 7/21,/7/28, and so on.
Answer: If the denominator is also a multiple of the prime number, then the fraction can be simplified; otherwise, it cannot. To simplify any fraction, the numerator and denominator must have a factor in common, as in the examples above.
Still curious? Ask our experts.
Chat with our AI personalities
Maxine
Judy
BeauAdd your answer:
Earn +20 pts
If the numerator of a fraction is a prime number can the fraction be simplified?
If the numerator of a fraction is a prime number, then the fraction cannot be simplified any further if the denominator is not a factor of the numerator. This is because a prime number has only two factors: 1 and itself. Therefore, the fraction is already in its simplest form.
If the numerator of a fraction is a prime number can the fraction be simplified and why?
Yes!!! it can . provided the denominator is a multiple of the numerator. e.g. 3/9 '3' is a prime number, but '9' is a multiple of '3', and so can be cancelled down to 3/9 = 1/3 . However. is both the numerator and the denominator are prime numbers they cannot be canclled down. e.g. 3/7 or 3/11 or 7/11 et.seq.,
If the numerator of a fraction is a prime number can the fraction be simplied?
Yes, if the denominator is a multiple of the numerator. No, if not.
Can fraction notation be simplified if the numerator and denominator are two different prime numbers?
No. To simplify a fraction the numerator and denominator must have a common factor greater than 1.
What is the fraction for 0.0115?
0.0115 is equivalent to 115/10,000 This can be simplified to 23/2000 by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their common denominator of 5. This cannot be simplified further, as 23 is a prime number.
