Simplest form of fraction

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A fraction is simplest when numerator & denominator of a fraction can’t be smaller.

Example:- 2/4 can be simplified as 1/2

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Let’s look at how to simplify fractions.

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Simplify 4/8

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So, simplest from of 4/8 is 1/2

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Simplify 36 / 54

Simplest form of fraction - Part 2

So, simplest from of 36/54 is 2/3

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A fraction is simplest when numerator & denominator of a fraction can’t be smaller. Example:- 2/4 can be simplified as 1/2 Let’s look at how to simplify fractions. Simplify πŸ’/πŸ– 4/8 = 2/4 So, simplest from of 4/8 is 1/2 Simplify πŸ‘πŸ”/πŸ“πŸ’ 36/54 = 18/27 = 6/9 So, simplest from of 36/54 is 2/3

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