In this video we will simplify (reduce) the fraction 15/12 into its simplest form. The key to simplifying fractions is to find a number that goes into both the numerator and denominator.
The number 3 will divide evenly into both 15 and 12.
We can list all of the factors that divide evenly into 15 and 12. When we do so we see that 3 is the highest common factor for both numbers.
If we divide 15 by 3 we get 5.
If we divide 12 by 3 we get 4.
This means that we can simplify 15/12 to 5/4. The fractions are equivalent. If you check on a calculator you will find that they have the same decimal value.
Note that since the numerator in 15/12 is greater than the denominator we can also change 15/12 to a mixed fraction. As a mixed fraction 15/12 can be written as 1 1/4.
How To Simplify The Fraction 15/12 (and As A Mixed Fraction) For Country: United States. City: Plano, Riverside, San Mateo, Tempe, Tucson
