Write the simplest form of aM X an.
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When you hear people talk about writing fractions in simplest form, it means that you are finding the smallest, easiest way to represent a fraction. When you are asked to simplify a fraction that is the same as writing it in simplest form.
A fraction is a part of a whole. It is represented by two numbers: one on top of the other with a line in between. The top number, or the numerator, represents how many pieces of the whole we are referring to, and the bottom number, or the denominator, represents how many pieces the whole has been broken into. Still a little confused? Let's look at an example.
Making a Fraction
It's my birthday, and I have an amazing birthday cake. Right now, the whole birthday cake is in one piece. However, I want to feed all six of my guests plus myself. I want to be fair, so I want my cake split into eight equal pieces.