Question

Is the fraction 21/18 a simplified fraction, please explain.

Answer 1

no

Explanation:

this is because both numbers are divisible by three meaning 21 /3 = 7

and 18/3 is 6 therefor the simplified version is 7/6 o 1 1/6

Answer 2

Answer: No the simplified fraction is 1 1/6

Explanation:

21 and 18 are both divisible by 3

So 21/3 = 7

And 18/3 = 6

If you put this as an improper fraction it becomes 7/6

Which can be simplified to 1 whole and 1/6

Therefore the answer is 21/18 = 1 1/6