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Mathematics: Simplifying (reducing) fractions

SIMPLIFYING (or REDUCING) FRACTIONS

In this module, you can learn how to reduce, or simplify, a fraction to its simplest form.

 

The video above explains how to reduce or simplify a fraction to its simplest form.

 

Did you know?

You can check fractions on a calculator...

Is    really the same as    ?

3 ÷ 4 = 0.75

6 ÷ 8 = 0.75

Yes!


Practice and study

HOW TO USE A BASIC CALCULATOR

The video explains how to use basic calculator functions and provides examples.

 

0.00 min      addition (+), subtraction (-), multiply (x), divide (÷)

1.19 min      decimal point
2.43 min      C, CE and backspace
4.19 min      square, square root & fractions
6.17 min      percentage (%)