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 ...
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How to Stop Excel From Changing Your Fractions
In a program like Excel, which is designed to handle numbers, you'd expect to be able to use fractions without any hiccups.
Divide both the numerator and denominator by their HCF. The fraction has now been simplified. Knowing multiplication and division facts may make simplifying fractions easier. The HCF of 4 and 10 is 2.
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