Question

How to simplify fractions

Answer 1

Firstly, find a common factor.

Once you find that, divide both the numerator and denominator by that/those number (s) and you will have a simplified version of your original fraction.

Keep doing so until you have fully simplified.

Hope this helps!

Answer 2

Hello There!

To simplify fractions, divide both the numerator "top number" and the denominator "bottom number" until you can't go any lower.

EXAMPLE

`(4)/(8)` =
`(1)/(2)`

You divide the numerator and the denominator both by 4 which gives you the fraction
`(1)/(2)`