In this video we will simplify (reduce) the fraction 16/20 into its simplest form. The key to simplifying fractions is to find a number that goes into both the numerator and denominator.
The number 4 will divide evenly into both 16 and 20.
We can list all of the factors that divide evenly into 16 and 20. When we do so we see that 4 is the highest common factor for both numbers.
If we divide 16 by 4 we get 4.
If we divide 20 by 4 we get 5.
This means that we can simplify 16/20 to 4/5. 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.
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