How to Simplify the Fraction 14/40
In this video we will simplify (reduce) the fraction 14/40 into its simplest form. The key to simplifying fractions is to find a number that goes into both the numerator and denominator.
The number 2 will divide evenly into both 14 and 40.
We can list all of the factors that divide evenly into 14 and 40. When we do so we see that 2 is the highest common factor for both numbers.
If we divide 14 by 2 we get 7.
If we divide 40 by 2 we get 20.
This means that we can simplify 14/40 to 7/20. The fractions are equivalent. If you check on a calculator you will find that they have the same decimal value. So we haven't changed the quantity, just the way the fraction is expressed.
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