Simplify the following fraction by a factor of 2:
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Simplify the following fraction by a factor of 2:
Let's simplify as follows, we'll divide both the numerator by 2 and the denominator by 2:
Simplify the following fraction by a factor of 4:
\( \frac{4}{8}= \)
Dividing both numerator and denominator by the same number keeps the fraction's value unchanged. It's like cutting a pizza into smaller pieces - you still have the same amount!
Use whatever factor the question specifies! For example, if asked to simplify by 4, divide both 12 and 8 by 4 to get .
Yes! Since both 6 and 4 are divisible by 2, you can simplify to . But this question only asks for simplification by factor 2.
Cross-multiply to check: 6 × 8 should equal 4 × 12. Both give 48, so equals !
It means divide both parts by that specific number. 'Factor of 2' means divide the top and bottom by 2, even if you could use other factors too.
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