How to simplify common fractions

Simplify Common Fractions

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First get your fraction. Let's start easy: 2/10

Now find what number the numerator and denominator are divisible by. 2/10 2 is divisible by 2. 10 is divisible by 2, 5 and 10. Both are divisible by 2.

If your fraction has multiple similar numbers that are divisible then find the highest common factor.

Divide the numerator and denominator by the HCF and then make sure it can,be further simplified. 2/10 will end up as 1/5.

There you go you can now simplify fractions.

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