2006-11-07 08:35:19 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
you divide the top and bottom numbers by a number that is a factor of both of them, such as:
12/16
divide by 4/4=
3/4
2006-11-07 08:40:42 · answer #1 · answered by moonfreak♦ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To simplify a fraction, first find common terms which can be divided evenly (no decimal) on the numerator and denominator)
let's simplify 6/10
6 and 10 are both divisible (can be dividied evenly) by 2.
6 divided by 2 = 3
10 divided by 2 = 5
your answer is 3/5. when you compare 3/5 and 6/10 they both are equal to one another.
Conclusion, just find what the numerator and denominator "both" can be divided evenly to reduce the fraction. Good luck simplifying!
2006-11-07 08:45:30 · answer #2 · answered by sleepy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If there is a number that goes into both the numerator and the denominator, then you divide both numbers by that number
2006-11-07 08:40:59 · answer #3 · answered by Aaron 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
divide the numerator and denominator by a number that both of them have as a factor.
2006-11-07 08:40:45 · answer #4 · answered by BlackicN 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋