Lowest Terms (Fraction)

Definition

A fraction is expressed in lowest terms (or simplest form) when it is reduced.

A fraction is reduced when the greatest common factor of the numerator and denominator is one.

Example One (Proper Fraction)

$Proper fraction question$

The greatest common factor of six and eight is two. Dividing both the numerator and denominator by two yields the following:

$A proper fraction expressed in lowest terms$

$Proper fraction answer$

Example Two (Improper Fraction)

$Improper fraction question$

The greatest common factor of twenty and eight is four. Dividing both the numerator and denominator by four yields the following:

$An improper fraction expressed in lowest terms$

$Improper fraction answer$

Example Three (Mixed Number)

The greatest common factor of fifteen and twenty is five. Dividing both the numerator and denominator by five yields the following:

Demonstration

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