Fractions can be simplified when the numerator and denominator have a common factor in them. If both the numerator and denominator have common factors, then we can cancel these factors out. So the simplest for of 18/56 is 9/28.
Common factors of what? More info or this is not possible to answer.
It is not possible to give a sensible answer to this question. A common factor refers to a factor that is COMMON to two or more numbers. You have only one number in the question!
The only common factors of 38 and 90 are 1 and 2, so it is not possible for a common factor of 38 and 90 to be greater than 2, much less 20.
In both cases, you may be able to cancel common factors, thus simplifying the expression.
No, it is quite possible for the fractions not to have common factors, even if you cross-cancel.
Factor the numerator and denominator, and then cancel any common factors.
Simplifying the fraction.
It is not possible to find common factors for a single number. You need two or more numbers.
Whenever there is the same number in the numerator and the denominator, you can cancel both. If the numbers are different, but have a common factor, you can replace each number by its factors, and cancel some of the factors. When nothing is left on the top or on the bottom, you replace by the number 1 - one being the identity element of multiplication.
You would find the factors of each and cancel any they have in common. But 15 and sixteen do not have common factors, therefore 15 over 16 is already in lowest terms.
It is not possible to give a sensible answer to this question. The term "common factors" refers to factors that are COMMON to two or more numbers. You have only one number in the question!
No. Every set of numbers has 1 in common.
Fractions can be simplified when the numerator and denominator have a common factor in them. If both the numerator and denominator have common factors, then we can cancel these factors out. So the simplest for of 18/56 is 9/28.
The idea is to look for common factors, then divide both numbers by such common factors. For a start, it is easy to see that they are both even, i.e., divisible by 2.Another Answer: 18/54 = 1/3
It is not possible to give a sensible answer to this question. Common factors and the greatest common factor (GCF) refers to a factors that are COMMON to two or more numbers. You have only one number in the question!
The factors of the prime number 5 are 1 and 5. It does not have a common factor because a common factor is only possible if you have two or more numbers.