In this video we will simplify (reduce) the fraction 10/16 into its simplest form. The key to simplifying fractions is to find a number that goes into both the numerator and denominator.
The number 2 will divide evenly into both 10 and 16.
We can list all of the factors that divide evenly into 10 and 16. When we do so we see that 2 is the highest common factor for both numbers.
If we divide 10 by 2 we get 5.
If we divide 16 by 2 we get 8.
This means that we can simplify 10/16 to 5/8. 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 10/16 For Country: United States. City: Anaheim, Broken Arrow, Gilbert, Lakewood, Riverside
