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You search for common factors in the numerator and the denominator. Then you divide numerator and denominator by this common fraction.
For example, in the fraction 9/12, the common factor is 3. If you divide numerator and denominator (top and bottom) by 3, you get 3/4, which is an equivalent fraction.
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How do you simplify the number 13?
You can simplify fractions, sometimes, but you can never simplify whole numbers.
Can you simplify before you divide fractions?
no
How do you solve fractions?
You cannot solve fractions. There may be sums or products containing fractions or equations that can be solved. But fractions themselves cannot.
Why do you need to simplify fraction?
because when we simplify fractions it will give you the correct answer and that is the rule.
Do you cross simplify in multiplying fractions?
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