Mark the statement as true or false. To reduce a fraction to its simplest form, add the common factors.
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Method 1: Reduce fractions the formal way
Here's how to reduce a fraction: Break down both the numerator (top number) and denominator (bottom number) into their prime factors. Cross out any common factors. Multiply the remaining numbers to get the reduced numerator and denominator.
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To reduce a fraction, divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCF. (This is also known as "writing a fraction in lowest terms".) This is sometimes shown as "canceling" the common factors. Note that the result is an equivalent fraction in simplest form.
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