You find a common factor between the numerator and denominator and divide both by that factor.
For example: 8/24 A common factor for both numbers is 2. Then you divide both numerator and denominator by that same number.
That makes 4/12 Continue with another common factor until there are no more common factors.
1/3 This is the simplified form using 4 as the next common factor.
The greatest common factor of the fraction is the ideal factor to simplify with.
You find a common factor between the numerator and denominator and divide both by that factor.
For example: 8/24 A common factor for both numbers is 2. Then you divide both numerator and denominator by that same number.
That makes 4/12 Continue with another common factor until there are no more common factors.
1/3 This is the simplified form using 4 as the next common factor.
The greatest common factor of the fraction is the ideal factor to simplify with.
