Which method is used to reduce a fraction to its lowest form?

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Mathematics

Malia Walker

10 January, 08:16

Which method is used to reduce a fraction to its lowest form?

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Jimena Ibarra · Answer 1

You can simplify a fraction by dividing the numerator and denominator by it's greatest common factor (GCF)

Danielle Morales · Answer 2

Reducing a fraction to lowest terms aka simplest form, you have to divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCF (Greatest Common Factor). As an example 12/36, they share 2, 3, 4, 6, 12 to convert it to its simplest form you want to select the GCF which in this case is 12 to convert it into its simplest form 1/3.