How to Simplify the Fraction 24/21 (and as a Mixed Fraction)
In this video we will simplify (reduce) the fraction 12/144 into its simplest form. The key to simplifying fractions is to find a number that goes into both the numerator and denominator.
The number 12 will divide evenly into both 12 and 144.
We can list all of the factors that divide evenly into 12 and 144. When we do so we see that 12 is the highest common factor for both numbers.
If we divide 12 by 12 we get 1.
If we divide 144 by 12 we get 12.
This means that we can simplify 12/144 to 1/12. 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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