Simplest form of A fraction is a fraction that has the top and bottom cannot be any smaller (simplified), while still being whole numbers.
Example
3/6 can be simplified to 1/2
1/2 can’t be simplified
So 1/2 is the simplest form
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How to simplify a fraction?
Divide the top and bottom by the greatest number that will divide both numbers exactly (Greatest Common Factor), they must stay whole numbers.
Examples
Fraction | Greatest Common Factor of Top & Bottom number | Simplify | Simplest Form |
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![]() | 12 | ![]() | ![]() |