Not only doesn't it simplify, it doesn't exist. Division by zero is undefined.
its just like dividing two normal numbers but you just divide the top and the bottom by the same number
You cannot usually simplify numbers. What you can simplify is numeric or algebraic expressions. You carry out the various operations but use BODMAS (I prefer BIDMAS) to determine the order. First do the Brackets. Next the Index (or power Of) Then, with equal priority, Division and Multiplication And last, again with equal priority, Addition and Subtraction.
By long division. Factorisation may work but you cannot depend on that.
A series of worked examples showing the steps that can be followed to simplify ratios.
6/18 = 1/3 by dividing the numerator and denominator by 6
Not only doesn't it simplify, it doesn't exist. Division by zero is undefined.
its just like dividing two normal numbers but you just divide the top and the bottom by the same number
Divide 6 and 18 by 6, the GCF. 6/18 = 1/3
You cannot usually simplify numbers. What you can simplify is numeric or algebraic expressions. You carry out the various operations but use BODMAS (I prefer BIDMAS) to determine the order. First do the Brackets. Next the Index (or power Of) Then, with equal priority, Division and Multiplication And last, again with equal priority, Addition and Subtraction.
Do the division. 33.33 divided by 100 = 0.3333
By long division. Factorisation may work but you cannot depend on that.
A series of worked examples showing the steps that can be followed to simplify ratios.
When do you use long division?You use long division when the number you are dividing is too big to do in your head or use short division.
Undefined: You cannot divide by zero
Both numbers will divide exactly by 6 - therefore, 6/6=1, and 18/6=3. This simplifies 6/18 to 1/3
you use a mathematical formula ...