Does anyone know how to simplify fractions? Also what does simplify mean, like do you just divide the numbers or?

1. Write down the factors for the numerator and the denominator.

2. Determine the largest factor that is common between the two.

3. Divide the numerator and denominator by the greatest common factor.

4. Write down the reduced fraction.

You can simplify a fraction if the numerator (top number) and denominator (bottom number) can both be divided by the same number. Six twelfths can be simplified to one half, or 1 over 2 because both numbers are divisible by 6. 6 goes into 6 once and 6 goes into 12 twice.

Simplifying fractions is the process of reducing the numerator and denominator to their smallest whole numbers so the fraction is in its simplest form. ... This helps other mathematicians or scientists to easily interpret data and can also help avoid confusion when numbers and equations become large and complex.

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