INFORMATION

So as to simplify a fraction we divide the numerator and denominator by their common factors greater than 1. In the simplest form of a fraction, the only common factor of the numerator and denominator is 1.

There are two methods to simplify a fraction.

a) In the first method, we divide both the numerator and denominator by all common factors we see, until those numbers become coprime.

b) In the second method, we divide the numerator and denominator by their GCF (greatest common factor).

Fraction simplifier (GCF Method) uses the second method above. Please click here to use the first method for simplification.

WHAT IS FRACTION SIMPLIFIER (GCF METHOD)?

Fraction Simplifier (GCF Method),

• Finds the simplest form of an entered fraction and
• Illustrates the solution steps with animations.

HOW TO USE THE FRACTION SIMPLIFIER (GCF METHOD)?

You can use the fraction simplifier in two ways.

• USER INPUTS

  

  You can enter positive or negative whole numbers to the input boxes and click on the "SIMPLIFY" button. The result and explanations appaer below the calculator

• RANDOM INPUTS

  

  You can click on the DIE ICON next to the input boxes. If you use this property, a random fraction is generated and entered to the calculator, automatically. You can see the result and explanations below the calculator. You can create your own examples and practice using this property.

• CLEARING THE INPUT BOXES

  

  To simplify other fractions you can clear the input box by clicking on the CLEAR button under the input box.

• COPYING & DOWNLOADING THE SOLUTION

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    You can copy the generated solution by clicking on the "Copy Text" link, appaers under the solution panel.

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    Even you can download the solution as an image file with .jpg extension if you click on the "Download Solution" link at the bottom of the solution panel. You can share the downloaded image file.