In this video we will simplify (reduce) the fraction 8/15 into its simplest form. The key to simplifying fractions is to find a number that goes into both the numerator and denominator.
The number 1 will divide evenly into both 8 and 15.
We can list all of the factors that divide evenly into 8 and 15. When we do so we see that 1 is the highest common factor for both numbers.
If we divide 8 by 1 we get 8.
If we divide 15 by 1 we get 15.
This means that we can simplify 8/15 to 8/15. The fractions are equivalent. If you check on a calculator you will find that they have the same decimal value. So we haven't changed the quantity, just the way the fraction is expressed.
How To Simplify The Fraction 8/15 For Country: United States. City: Birmingham, Greensboro, Independence, Riverside, Santa Clarita
