Question

how to simplify fractions

Answer 1

Firstly, find a common factor. 

Once you find that, divide both the numerator and denominator by that/those number (s) and you will have a simplified version of your original fraction. 

Keep doing so until you have fully simplified. 

Hope this helps!

Answer 2

Hello There!

To simplify fractions, divide both the numerator "top number" and the denominator "bottom number" until you can't go any lower.

EXAMPLE

$\frac{4}{8}$ = $\frac{1}{2}$

You divide the numerator and the denominator both by 4 which gives you the fraction $\frac{1}{2}$