Simplifying fractions
What Simplifying fractions means in Mathematics GCSE, as defined for AQA, Pearson Edexcel.
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
Dividing the numerator and denominator by their highest common factor to reach the simplest form.
Reducing the final answer to its lowest terms by cancelling common factors.
Topics that use Simplifying fractions
- Structure and calculation (AQA GCSE)
- Number - Fractions, decimals and percentages (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- denominator
- equivalent fractions
- Exact value
- numerator
- Rational Number
- algebraic subtraction method
- Calculating with powers of 10
- Checking answers by substitution
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