An easy way to simplify fractions

Write down the factors for the numerator and the denominator
Determine the largest factor that is common between the two
Divide the numerator and denominator by the greatest common factor
Write down the reduced fraction
Example:

Reduce the fraction

Step 1:

Factors for 8 = 1, 2, 4, 8
Factors for 24 = 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24

Step 2:

The greatest common factor is 8

Step 3:

Divide both the numerator and denominator by 8

8 divided by 8 = 1
24 divided by 8 = 3

Step 4:

The answer is

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