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Simplify
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Problem:
REDUCE 2/16
Step
1 - List the factors of 2
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1,2
Step
2 – List the factors of 16
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1,2,4,8,16
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3 – Find the greatest common factor of 2 and 16.
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GCF = 2
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4 – Divide the numerator and denominator by the GCF (2).
Answer
– 2/16 = 1/8
Compare 2/3 and 5/6
Multiply the denominator (bottom number) of the fraction on the right by the numerator (top number) of the fraction on the left. 6 x 2 = 12. Place 12 above the 2.
Multiply the denominator of the fraction on the left by the numerator of the fraction on the right. 3 x 5 = 15. Place 15 above the 5.
12 < 15
Therefore 2/3 < 5/6