In this video we will simplify (reduce) the fraction 25/2 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 25 and 2.
We can list all of the factors that divide evenly into 25 and 2. When we do so we see that 1 is the highest common factor for both numbers.
If we divide 25 by 1 we get 25.
If we divide 2 by 1 we get 2.
This means that we can simplify 25/2 to 25/2. 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 25/2 For Country: United States. City: Carrollton, Cleveland, High Point, Round Rock, Shreveport
