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You simply divide both the numerator and denominator by the same number.
Example: Your numerator is 6 and your denominator is 9. You divide them both by their GCF (Greatest Common Factor) which is 3, in this case. 6 divided by 3 equals 2 and 9 divided by 3 equals 3. They are in simplest form now because no number can go into 2 or 3 evenly.
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How do you simplify fractional numbers?
Divide the numerator and the denominator by the same number to simplify a fraction. This number must be a common factor of the numerator and the denominator. For example, 50 is a common factor of the numerator and denominator of 350/400. By dividing each by 50, 350/400 can be simplified to 7/8.
How do you simplify the fraction?
first multiply the denominator to the mixed number. then,when you got the product, add the product to the numerator. then,when you got the sum, copy the sum as numerator and the denominator was the last denominator you used.
What number do you use if you want to simplify?
you can use factor of both the numerator and denominator, not a multiple, a factor
How to simplify fractions?
Find the Greatest Common Factor of the numerator and denominator, then divide the numerator by the GCF, and that is the new numerator. Divide the denominator by the GCF, and that is the new denominator.
If you have a fraction and both the numerator and the denominator are negative and you simplify it would the numerator and denominator stay negative?
The simplification will be positive. In other words, the numerator and the denominator will NOT stay negative.
