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What does it mean to simplify fraction?
When you simplify a fraction this means you are making the fraction you have into a smaller fraction that is easier to use when you solve a problem Example: 3/6 + 1/4 you would SIMPLIFY 3/6 into 1/2 and add 1/2 to 1/4 to get an answer of 3/4
What is a proper fraction and an example?
6/4 is an improper fraction, so to make it proper, you have to simplify it. 4 goes into 6 1 time, with a remainder of 2, so it would be 1 2/4, which you would simplify into 1 1/2
How do you simplify a whole number with a fraction?
To simplify a whole number with a fraction, you first convert the whole number into a fraction by placing it over 1. Then, you find a common factor between the whole number and the numerator of the fraction and divide both by that factor. Finally, simplify the resulting fraction if possible by finding the greatest common divisor between the numerator and denominator and dividing both by that value.
What is the gcf of 4 over 72?
Using the GCF between 4 and 72 (which is 4) you can simplify the fraction to 1/18
How do you simplify the fraction 48 over 4?
Divide numerator and denominator by 4.48/4 = 12/1 = 12
