# Simplify fractions

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Every fraction can be written in infinitely many equivalent forms

Questions #: 8
Time: 10 minutes
Pass Score: 80.0%
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To simplify a fraction, remove factors equal to 1 of the form $\frac{2}{2},\frac{3}{3},\frac{4}{4},\frac{5}{5}$ and so on, using the following procedure:

1. Factor (or prime factor) the numerator and denominator to determine their common factors.
2. Remove factors equal to 1 by replacing each pair of factors common to the numerator and denominator with the equivalent fraction.
3. Multiply the remaining factors in the numerator and in the denominator.

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#### Simplest Form of a Fraction

A fraction is in simplest form, or lowest terms, when the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than _______

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#### Are the following fractions in simplest form?

1. $\frac{12}{27}$ (1)
2. $\frac{5}{8}$ (2)
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#### Negative fractions are simplified in the same way as positive fractions

Just remember to write a negative sign in front of each step of the solution

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