Simplify the Fraction 3/6 Using Factor of 3: Step-by-Step Solution

Question

Simplify the following fraction by a factor of 3:

36= \frac{3}{6}=

Video Solution

Solution Steps

00:00 Reduce the fraction by 3
00:03 Divide the fraction by the given factor
00:06 Make sure to divide both numerator and denominator
00:09 Calculate the quotients
00:12 And this is the solution to the question

Step-by-Step Solution

We will reduce as follows, divide the numerator by 3 and the denominator by 3:

3:36:3=12 \frac{3:3}{6:3}=\frac{1}{2}

Answer

12 \frac{1}{2}