You divide numerator and denominator by the same number, if you can find a common factor. It is not necessary to find the greatest common factor immediately, since you can repeat the process. Example: 40/60 - divide by 10: 4/6 - divide by 2: 2/3.
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You can simplify fractions, sometimes, but you can never simplify whole numbers.
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because when we simplify fractions it will give you the correct answer and that is the rule.
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Yes, because you can simplify the fractions then check the Cross products