2006-11-15 08:33:40 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
Thanks for evry1`s help ! I get it now !
2006-11-15 08:46:35 · update #1
The easiest way is to find the GCF of the numerator and denominator.And then divide the numeator and denominator by the GCF and write the quotient s as the new numerator and denominator.
2006-11-15 08:46:24 · answer #1 · answered by alpha 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start by putting the fraction into the form M / N where both M and N are integers (how to do that is left as an exercise). Once the fraction is in the form M / N, devide both M and N by the GCF (Greatest common factor). You can get the greatest common factor by reducing each of the integers to its component factors. For example, 120 / 500. 120 is 2 * 2 * 2 * 3 * 5. 500 is 2 * 2 * 5 * 5 * 5. The common factors for both 120 and 500 are 2 * 2 * 5 or 20. Divide top and bottom by 20 to get 6 / 25.
Some textbooks and teachers require converting a fraction like 3/2 to 1 1/2. Personally, I think 3/2 is easier to think about than 1 and 1/2.
Best lesson you can learn is to do it like the teacher wants, regardless of any other advice.
2006-11-15 16:47:20 · answer #2 · answered by George C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
find a common number that divides into the numerator (top) and denominator (bottom) and then divide both by that number
example:
4/10
the number 2 can go into both of those
4 divided by 2 is 2 and 10 divided by 2 is 5. So...
the answer is 2/5
2006-11-15 16:41:33 · answer #3 · answered by Iceman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
divide both numbers by 2 or any number so long as you divide them by the same number . example - 2/8 - divide both numbers by 2 and you get 1/4
2006-11-15 16:43:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
find a number that divides evenly into both ie 35/75 would be equal to 7/15 dividing 5 into both parts. good luck
2006-11-15 16:38:29 · answer #5 · answered by kdizz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Divide the top number with the bottom number.
2006-11-15 16:53:15 · answer #6 · answered by . 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You simply find the number that can divide thru d boyh of them and divide both numbers.
2006-11-15 16:36:15 · answer #7 · answered by geeksome 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sivede by common factor of numerator and denominator till you cant go any lower without geting a fraction
2006-11-15 16:36:19 · answer #8 · answered by my_account8 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give us an example of what you are working with, because a picture is worth a thousand explanations.
2006-11-15 16:39:24 · answer #9 · answered by Caffeinated 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
divide the number that goes in them!!
2006-11-15 16:37:39 · answer #10 · answered by mel_lynn_ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋