Simplifying a fraction means writing it in its smallest form. Find a number that divides both the numerator and denominator, then divide both by that same number. Keep simplifying until no common number is left.
Choose a number that divides both the numerator and denominator.
We divided both numbers by 4.
We divided both numbers by 5.
We divided both numbers by 6.
Ask yourself these questions:
Choose the number that divides both the numerator and denominator.
Simplify each fraction. Type your answer in its simplest form.
| No. | Question | Your Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
8
16
|
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| 2 |
12
18
|
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| 3 |
15
45
|
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| 4 |
16
40
|
|
| 5 |
18
27
|
|
| 6 |
20
50
|
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| 7 |
24
54
|
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| 8 |
28
42
|
|
| 9 |
35
49
|
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| 10 |
36
60
|
Simplify this fraction.