Simplifying Fractions
Fractions that can be simplified are those where the quantifier and denominator have a common factor.
How do you simplify fractions?
The following is an example of how to simplify fractions. What is the simplest form of the fraction 8 12 ?
Answer:
The greatest common factor (GCF) of 8 and 12 is 4, so the numerator and denominator of these fractions are divided by 4.
8/12=8/4/12/4=2/3
So, the simplest fraction of 8/12 is 2/ 3.