How to find the lowest form of a fraction?

To find the lowest form of a fraction or simplifying you find a number that divide into the numerator (Top Number) and denominator (Bottom Number)

For example

4 (Numerator)

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16 (Denominator

Both numbers can be divided by 4

4/4 = 1

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16/4=4

A way to check if your right is to divide both fractions you should get the same answer

4/16=0.25

1/4=0.25