Some fractions can be made 'simpler'. Simplifying means that the numerator and denominator can be smaller numbers. But the overall value of the fraction is not changed. Complete this interactive ...

Simplify \(\frac{3t + 6}{3t}\). The numerator of this fraction will factorise as there is a common factor of 3. This gives \(\frac{3(t + 2)}{3t}\). Now, there is clearly a common factor of 3 between ...

The common mistake number five is that students often flip the denominator or multiply by the reciprocal too early. Let me go ahead and show you the mistake that you look at a complex fraction and say ...