Reduce fraction calculator
A 'Reducing Fractions Calculator' is an online tool that simplifies and reduces a fraction.
What is a Reducing Fractions Calculator?
A 'Reducing Fractions Calculator' is an online tool which simplifies and reduces a fraction.
Cuemath's 'Reducing Fractions Calculator' reduces a fraction to its lowest form and gives you the answer within a few seconds.
How to Use the Reducing Fractions Calculator?
Follow these simple steps to use the calculator:
- Step 1: Enter the values of the numerator and the denominator.
- Step 2: Click on "Reduce" to reduce the fraction.
- Step 3: The lowest form of the fraction will be displayed.
- Step 4: Click on "Reset" to clear the field and enter the new values.
What Is Meant By Reducing Fractions?
Reducing fractions means to find the lowest form of a fraction, for which we divide the numerator and denominator by a common divisor until the common factor becomes 1.
Solved Example:
Reduce the fraction 14/20 to its lowest terms.
Solution:
Factors of 14 = 1, 2, 7, 14
Factors of 20 = 1, 2, 4, 5, 10, 20
So, there is only one common factor of 14 and 20 other than 1, i.e., 2.
By dividing 14 and 20 by 2, we get 7 and 10.
∴ 14/20 is reduced to 7/10.
Now, use the above calculator to find the lowest form of the following fractions:
- 44/11
- 65/85
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