Math

QuestionSimplify the fraction 4/8 to its lowest terms.

Studdy Solution

STEP 1

Assumptions1. We are given a fraction 48\frac{4}{8}. . We need to reduce this fraction to its simplest form.

STEP 2

The simplest form of a fraction is obtained by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

STEP 3

First, we need to find the GCD of and8. The GCD of two numbers is the largest number that divides both of them without leaving a remainder.

STEP 4

The factors of4 are1,2, and4. The factors of8 are1,2,4, and8. The greatest common factor of4 and8 is4.

STEP 5

Now, we divide both the numerator and the denominator of the fraction by the GCD.
48=4/48/4\frac{4}{8} = \frac{4/4}{8/4}

STEP 6

Perform the division to get the simplest form of the fraction.
4/48/4=12\frac{4/4}{8/4} = \frac{1}{2}So, the simplest form of the fraction 48\frac{4}{8} is 12\frac{1}{2}.

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