Question

Find a fraction equivalent to each.
2/10

Answer 1

1/5

Answer 2

2/10 = 2(1) / [(2)(5)]
cross out the common factor 2 and you'll get 1/5

Answer 3

How would I solve 3/4?

Answer 4

I understand the first one, thanks.

Answer 5

3/4 is the simplest fraction already

Answer 6

So it doesnt get simplified.

Answer 7

or it cannot be simplify anymore

Answer 8

@ Callisto So if I use 4/4 do i divide it by 2 or 4?

Answer 9

hmm... both are ok, but for 2, you'll have one more step, so it'd be better if you divide it by 4
you should always divide it by the greatest common factor