It is 1/2 because 2 is the gcf
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12/16 = 3/4 because 4 is the gcf
When reducing a fraction, find the GCF of the numerator and denominator and divide them both by it. If the GCF is 1, the fraction is already in its simplest form.
The simplest form for the fraction 72/98 is 36/49 (The GCF is 2)
Any fraction is in simplest form when its numerator and denominator have a GCF of 1.
Find the GCF of the numerator and the denominator. Divide them both by it. If the GCF is 1, the fraction is in its simplest form.