Question

how do i reduce using the prime factorization method with fractions after multiplying
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Answer 1

I answered this already.

Answer 2

so i just cancel out the same numbers i see in both the denominator and numerator

Answer 3

Yes, perhaps u can "see" them without actually factorizing but factorizing will always find anything common.

If there is nothing in common, u cannot reduce any more.

Answer 4

o oh okay so after i find the prime factorization of a fraction using multiplication i then look for the same numbers that are alike but what if the exponent is different

Answer 5

Like 2^4 /2^3 ?

Answer 6

yesssss

Answer 7

2^4 = 2*2*2*2
2^3 = 2*2*2

Cancel 3 2's but there is a quicker way because they have already done the factorization for u.

Just subtract exponents 4-3 = 1 -> 2^1 =2