Simplify the fractions.
To write a fraction, type the numerator, followed by the forward slash, and then the denominator. For example, to write one-half, you would type: 1/2. To write three quarters, you would type 3/4.

🙂 = Correct, ☹️ = Incorrect

📌 Rules

• Divide top and bottom by the same number: To simplify a fraction, divide both the numerator (top number) and denominator (bottom number) by a common factor. Imagine a chocolate bar split into 12 pieces where you have 8 pieces (8/12). Dividing both numbers by 4 simplifies the fraction to 2/3.

• Simplify down to lowest terms: A fraction is fully simplified when the top and bottom numbers share no common factors other than 1. For example, 8/12 reduces to 2/3, which cannot be divided any further.

💡 Tips

• Find the Highest Common Factor (HCF): For 8/12, both numbers can be divided by 2 to get 4/6, but using the largest factor (4) gets you straight to 2/3 in just one step.

• Quick typing on our platform: Typing your answer is designed to be super quick and simple! Just use plain numbers and a forward slash like 2/3 without adding any commas or spaces.

⚠️ Warnings

• Do not divide by different numbers: Dividing the top of 8/12 by 4 and the bottom by 2 gives 2/6, which changes the total amount. Always divide top and bottom by the exact same number.

• Do not stop halfway: If you divide 8/12 by 2 to get 4/6, remember that 4/6 can still be divided by 2 again to reach 2/3.