How to Simplify the Fraction 36/12

Опубликовано: 02 Октябрь 2022
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In this video we will simplify (reduce) the fraction 36/12 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 36 and 12.

We can list all of the factors that divide evenly into 36 and 12. When we do so we see that 12 is the highest common factor for both numbers.

If we divide 36 by 12 we get 3.
If we divide 12 by 12 we get 1.

This means that we can simplify 36/12 to 3. 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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