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Question simplify the complex fraction 9/6 1/12

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To simplify a fraction you have to look for a common denominator for the numerator and denominator

For the fraction


(9)/(6)

Both numbers 9 and 6 are multiples of 3, to simplify the fraction divide both terms by 3


(9)/(6)\text{ / 3= }(3)/(2)

The simplified fraction is equal to 3/2

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