Simplifying a fraction removes common factors without changing its value.
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What is Simplify Fraction?
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How to Use This Calculator
- Enter or select Input value, Calculation option.
- Check the unit beside each measurement. For a percentage or rate, use the scale and time period stated in the form.
- Choose Calculate, then compare the output with the formula and example below. If you change a value or option, calculate again to update the result.
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Formula Used
a/b = (a ÷ gcd(a,b))/(b ÷ gcd(a,b))
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Variables Explained
| Input | What it means |
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| Input value | The numeric input for the relationship being evaluated. |
| Calculation option | Use the measured or stated value for this item, with the unit or category shown beside the field. |
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Worked Example
18/24 reduces to 3/4 after dividing both terms by 6.
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Why Use This Calculator?
Write an equivalent fraction in its smallest whole-number terms.
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Common Mistakes
- Divide the numerator and denominator by the same nonzero factor.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Should I round numbers before calculating?
Keep the original input precision through the calculation and round the final answer to the precision you need. Rounding an intermediate result can change later steps.
Why can a manual calculation differ slightly?
Check the operation, units, signs and rounding first. Equivalent fractions or expressions can look different while representing the same value.
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