Mathematics GCSE
Simplify
What Simplify means in Mathematics GCSE, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Simplify
To divide the numerator and denominator of a fraction by their highest common factor to find an equivalent fraction in its lowest terms.
Topics that use Simplify
- Basic Geometry (OCR GCSE)
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Using Simplify in the exam
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