To simplify a fraction, you need to find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of the numerator (top number) and the denominator (bottom number), and then divide both by this number. Simplifying a fraction means reducing it to its simplest form, where the numerator and denominator are as small as possible but still have the same value as the original fraction.
Example 1
Simplify 8/12.
First, find the GCD of 8 and 12, which is 4. Divide both the numerator and the denominator by 4.
Calculation: 8 ÷ 4 = 2 and 12 ÷ 4 = 3, so 8/12 simplifies to 2/3.
Example 2
Simplify 18/24.
First, find the GCD of 18 and 24, which is 6. Divide both the numerator and the denominator by 6.
Calculation: 18 ÷ 6 = 3 and 24 ÷ 6 = 4, so 18/24 simplifies to 3/4.
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