2/4=1/2
Because both 2 and 4 are divisible by 2, it simplifies to 1/2.
6/8=3/4
Since 2 is both the 6 and the 8's least common factor, it simplifies to 3/4.
Other examples:
7/21=1/3
10/30=2/6
9/99=1/11
30/80=3/8
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Other times, you cannot simplify the fraction because it is already at its lowest that it can go.
EX:
3/5
6/9
1/4
11/23
2/4=1/2
Because both 2 and 4 are divisible by 2, it simplifies to 1/2.
6/8=3/4
Since 2 is both the 6 and the 8's least common factor, it simplifies to 3/4.
Other examples:
7/21=1/3
10/30=2/6
9/99=1/11
30/80=3/8
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Other times, you cannot simplify the fraction because it is already at its lowest that it can go.
EX:
3/5
6/9
1/4
11/23
