You divide both the denominator and numerator by a number that can evenly divide into it. (I forgot the proper word for it)
Example:
5/10 (5 over 10) ← Can be divided evenly by 5
5/10(5 over 10) ÷ 5 = 1/2 (1 over 2)
5/10 (5 over 10) in simplest form is 1/2 (1 over 2)
1/2 (1 over 2) is the smallest it can get, so that would be the simplest form.
5/4
10
7 divided by 8
Find the GCF of the numerator and denominator and divide them both by it. If the GCF is 1, the fraction is in its simplest form.
Fractions are ratios. Equivalent fractions form a proportion.
5/4
10
7 divided by 8
0.031 = (0 x 1) + (0/10) + (3/100) + (1/1000)
Factor the numerator and denominator, and then cancel any common factors.
Find the GCF of the numerator and the denominator and divide them both by it. If the GCF is 1, the fraction is in its simplest form.
Find the GCF of the numerator and denominator and divide them both by it. If the GCF is 1, the fraction is in its simplest form.
Fractions are ratios. Equivalent fractions form a proportion.
Simplest form refers to fractions. You can write 7.7 million over 1, but it's not necessary.
3/12 simplifies to 1/4 or one fourths
For people who are not familiar with fractions it is easier to compare them in the form of unit rates.
6.08 = (6 x 1) + (0/10) + (8/100)