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Reducing the Equivalent Fractions

We will discuss here about reducing the equivalent fractions to the lowest terms. We divide the numerator and the denominator of the equivalent fractions by their H.C.F. to form its lowest terms.

Solved examples:

1. Reduce 4/8 to its lowest terms.

First we need to find the H.C.F. of 4 and 8.

H.C.F. of 4 and 8 = 2 × 2 = 4

H.C.F. of 4 and 8



Now, divide the numerator and denominator of 4/8 by 4.

i.e., 4/8 = 4 ÷ 4/8 ÷ 4 = ½

Therefore, 4/8 can be expressed in its lowest terms as ½.

Remember,

A fractional number will only be in its lowest terms when the H.C.F. of its numerator and denominator is 1.

For example, the H.C.F. of numerator 1 and denominator 2 of the fraction ½ is 1.

So, ½ is in its lowest terms.


2. Reduce 6/9 to its lowest terms.

First we need to find the H.C.F. of 6 and 9.

H.C.F. of 6 and 9 = 3

Now, divide the numerator and denominator of 6/9 by 3.

i.e., 6/9 = 6 ÷ 3/9 ÷ 3 = 2/3

Therefore, 6/9 can be expressed in its lowest terms as 2/3.



Related Concept

● Fraction of a Whole Numbers

● Representation of a Fraction

● Equivalent Fractions

● Properties of Equivalent Fractions

● Like and Unlike Fractions

● Comparison of Like Fractions

● Comparison of Fractions having the same Numerator

● Types of Fractions

● Changing Fractions

● Conversion of Fractions into Fractions having Same Denominator

● Conversion of a Fraction into its Smallest and Simplest Form

● Addition of Fractions having the Same Denominator

● Subtraction of Fractions having the Same Denominator

● Addition and Subtraction of Fractions on the Fraction Number Line



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