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A fraction in simplest form (or lowest terms) means its numerator and denominator are relatively prime. In other words, they have no common factors other than 1. Anytime you encounter a fraction not in simplest form, you'll most likely want to reduce it. Let's look at the steps involved in writing a fraction in simplest form.
In order to write a fraction in simplest form, you'll want to find the greatest common factor for the numerator and denominator. A greatest common factor is the largest number that can be divided evenly into both numbers.
For the fraction , the number that can be divided evenly into both the numerator and denominator is 3. This is your greatest common factor.
To write in simplest form, we'll divide both the numerator and denominator by the greatest common factor.
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Therefore, in simplest form is .
Let's try one more.
Write in simplest form.
The greatest common factor is 4.
So, in simplest form is .
a. True or false: is in simplest form.
False, in simplest form is .
b. True or false: is in simplest form.
True, the only common factor is 1.
c. What is the greatest common factor of ?
5
d. What is the greatest common factor of ?
7
e. Reduce to simplest form.
Greatest common factor: 2.
f. Reduce to simplest form.
Greatest common factor: 3.
g. Reduce to simplest form.
Greatest common factor: 4.
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