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How do you simplify a fraction when the numerator is bigger than the denominator.

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You divide the numerator by the denominator and whatever is left over you put is the numerator and keep the denominator the same as the original denominator
How do you simplify a fraction when the numerator is bigger than the denominator.-example-1
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Explanation:

Divide the numerator by the denominator.

Write down the whole number answer.

Then write down any remainder above the denominator.



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