Question

Write each fraction in simplest form

12/16

Answer 1

`(3)/(4)`

Explanation:

Find the GCD (or HCF) of the numerator and denominator

GCD of 12 and 16 is 4

`(12)/(16)` ÷
`(4)/(4)` =
`(3)/(4)`

Therefore, 12/16 simplified to lowest terms is 3/4.

Answer 2

3/4

Explanation:

`\bold{GCF}}\\12: 4\\16:4\\\bold{Divide~by~GCF}\\(12/ 4)/(16/ 4) = (3)/(4)`