You find a common number that they could BOTH be divided by(6 and 16 can divided by 2.The fraction in now 3/8.)But if it still is in simplest form,divide it again by a number.
If both the numerator and the denominator can divide into each other you divide the bottom into the top giving you a smaller fraction which still means the same thing.
Yes, it usually counts as incorrect if you don't simplify a fraction. You must simplify a fraction unless it specifically tells you not to.Answer: For example, it looks a little awkward to have the...
Divide the numerator and the denominator by the same number, which must be a common factor of both the numerator and the denominator. For example, to simplify the fraction 14/49, divide the numerator...
Find the greatest common factor of both the top and bottom number. So say its 2/4...2 is the largest number that can go into both numbers. You then divide both fraction number by the greatest common...