2007-07-06 04:12:10 · 4 answers · asked by brandon_burdette 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
OK say you have the fraction 3/12.
First find the lowest common factor of 3 and 12 (or whatever your num. and den. is). In this case its 3.
Second, divide by this factor for both the numerator and the denominator. 3/3 = 1 and 12/3 =4.
So the new fraction is 1/4
2007-07-06 04:17:28 · answer #1 · answered by Lady Geologist 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure of two steps, but I think the denominator should be as low as possible and still be a whole number. Like 1-2-3-4-5. If the numerator can be divided by the same number as the denominator, or by 2 or 3, keep doing it until you come up with the lowest whole number, possible. I hope that helps you.
2007-07-06 04:22:16 · answer #2 · answered by Kevin U 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think Geo means...
Find the greatest common factor of the numerator and denominator.
2007-07-06 04:49:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hope this helps!
2016-05-19 22:10:02 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋