2/9
0.2857
2 divided by 6 gives a fraction of 1/3 (one third) in its simplest form.
3.5
1.5
0.6667
0.3333
0.5
The line in a fraction can be read as "divided by." 2/3 is 2 divided by 3.
6.6667
The line in a fraction can be read as "divided by." 3/4 = 3 divided by 4 = 0.75
When you make the number smaller, like 6/12= 1/2 A fraction in its simplest form can't be divided anymore evenly by whole numbers. Example: 6/12 divided by 2 is 3/6. And 3/6 can be divided by 3=1/2. Now that the fraction can't be divided any further without it ending up in a bunch of decimals, it is now in its simplest, or simplified form.