How do you reduce fractions by dividing the numerator and the denominator by their GCF?

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anonymous · Answer

yes

anonymous · Answer

huh?

anonymous · Answer

you reduce fractions by dividing numerator and denominator by the GCF.

anonymous · Answer

I know, but how do you do that!!!

anonymous · Answer

step 1)  Find GCF
step 2)  divide numerator by GCF
step 3)  divide denominator by GCF

anonymous · Answer

You have to find the largest number that both the numerator and denominator can be divided by
for example say your fraction is 15/21
both the top number and the bottom number can be divided by 3
so that leaves you with 5/7

anonymous · Answer

steps 1)  2)  and 3)

Given

14/21

Find GCF:  7

Divide 14 by 7 = 2

Divide 21 by 7 = 3

2/3 is the answer

step 1) 2) and 3)

anonymous · Answer

THANX U!!!!

anonymous · Answer

no problem :)

anonymous · Answer

:)