LCM is used to find the lowest common denominator in fractions HCF is used to reduce fractions to their simplest terms
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.
U have to do it in simplest form to get a smaller nuMber froM tHE OrIGiNaL NUMber
In order to reduce fractions to their lowest terms
Yes it can be done and, at times, is a very good idea.
LCM is used to find the lowest common denominator in fractions HCF is used to reduce fractions to their simplest terms
It means to reduce fractions to their lowest terms as for example 4/8 = 1/2 in its lowest terms
You could, if you wished to.
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.
U have to do it in simplest form to get a smaller nuMber froM tHE OrIGiNaL NUMber
They are in there simplest form when they can reduce down no more, e.g 4/6 in its simplest form will be 2/3. 2/3 can reduce no more.
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In order to reduce fractions to their lowest terms
When referring to fractions, yes.
If the fractions do not all have the same denominator, find a common multiple of the denominators (ideally the lowest common multiple) and convert the fractions to equivalent fractions with this denominator. Now with all the fractions with the same denominator, add together the numerators. Finally, reduce the fraction to simplest terms, converting any improper fraction to a mixed number.
Yes it can be done and, at times, is a very good idea.
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.